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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,316.32, 588,242.88 and 244,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,316.32, 588,242.88 and 244,985.76 is: 338,038.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,316.32 : 588,242.88 = 244,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,316.32/588,242.88 = 244,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,316.32x = 588,242.88 × 244,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,316.32x = 144,111,129,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,111,129,021.39/426,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,038.03

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