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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,814.11, 590,416.26 and 244,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,814.11, 590,416.26 and 244,056.72 is: 336,816.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,814.11 : 590,416.26 = 244,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,814.11/590,416.26 = 244,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,814.11x = 590,416.26 × 244,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,814.11x = 144,095,057,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,095,057,631.38/427,814.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,816.98

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