Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,991, 583,779.42 and 244,143
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 422,991, 583,779.42 and 244,143 is: 336,947.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,991 : 583,779.42 = 244,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,991/583,779.42 = 244,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,991x = 583,779.42 × 244,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,991x = 142,525,658,937.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,525,658,937.06/422,991 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,947.26
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