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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,757.88, 590,374.67 and 244,056.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,757.88, 590,374.67 and 244,056.43 is: 336,837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,757.88 : 590,374.67 = 244,056.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,757.88/590,374.67 = 244,056.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,757.88x = 590,374.67 × 244,056.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,757.88x = 144,084,734,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,084,734,322.63/427,757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,837.12

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