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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,220.98, 588,153.60 and 244,933.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,220.98, 588,153.60 and 244,933.26 is: 337,989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,220.98 : 588,153.60 = 244,933.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,220.98/588,153.60 = 244,933.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,220.98x = 588,153.60 × 244,933.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,220.98x = 144,058,378,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,058,378,628.74/426,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,989.88

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