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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,223.62, 588,082.14 and 244,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,223.62, 588,082.14 and 244,987.20 is: 338,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,223.62 : 588,082.14 = 244,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,223.62/588,082.14 = 244,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,223.62x = 588,082.14 × 244,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,223.62x = 144,072,596,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,072,596,848.61/426,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,021.15

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