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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,272.94, 588,189.60 and 244,949.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,272.94, 588,189.60 and 244,949.78 is: 337,992.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,272.94 : 588,189.60 = 244,949.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,272.94/588,189.60 = 244,949.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,272.94x = 588,189.60 × 244,949.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,272.94x = 144,076,913,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,076,913,118.29/426,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,992.16

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