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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,158.10, 588,126.69 and 244,928.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,158.10, 588,126.69 and 244,928.70 is: 338,017.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,158.10 : 588,126.69 = 244,928.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,158.10/588,126.69 = 244,928.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,158.10x = 588,126.69 × 244,928.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,158.10x = 144,049,105,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,049,105,617.00/426,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,017.99

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