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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,269.17, 588,231.48 and 244,853.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,269.17, 588,231.48 and 244,853.47 is: 337,886.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,269.17 : 588,231.48 = 244,853.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,269.17/588,231.48 = 244,853.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,269.17x = 588,231.48 × 244,853.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,269.17x = 144,030,519,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,030,519,041.24/426,269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,886.31

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