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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,505.69, 583,057.85 and 243,657.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,505.69, 583,057.85 and 243,657.69 is: 336,247.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,505.69 : 583,057.85 = 243,657.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,505.69/583,057.85 = 243,657.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,505.69x = 583,057.85 × 243,657.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,505.69x = 142,066,528,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,066,528,867.37/422,505.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,247.61

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