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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,268.17, 588,230.10 and 244,852.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,268.17, 588,230.10 and 244,852.47 is: 337,884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,268.17 : 588,230.10 = 244,852.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,268.17/588,230.10 = 244,852.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,268.17x = 588,230.10 × 244,852.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,268.17x = 144,029,592,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,029,592,913.35/426,268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,884.94

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