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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,818.93, 590,422.91 and 244,061.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,818.93, 590,422.91 and 244,061.54 is: 336,823.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,818.93 : 590,422.91 = 244,061.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,818.93/590,422.91 = 244,061.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,818.93x = 590,422.91 × 244,061.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,818.93x = 144,099,520,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,099,520,493.46/427,818.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,823.62

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