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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,161.20, 588,082.40 and 244,745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,161.20, 588,082.40 and 244,745.20 is: 337,736.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,161.20 : 588,082.40 = 244,745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,161.20/588,082.40 = 244,745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,161.20x = 588,082.40 × 244,745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,161.20x = 143,930,344,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,930,344,604.48/426,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,736.86

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