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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,221.98, 588,154.98 and 244,934.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,221.98, 588,154.98 and 244,934.26 is: 337,991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,221.98 : 588,154.98 = 244,934.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,221.98/588,154.98 = 244,934.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,221.98x = 588,154.98 × 244,934.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,221.98x = 144,059,304,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,059,304,791.62/426,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,991.26

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