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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,054, 583,814.52 and 244,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,054, 583,814.52 and 244,206 is: 337,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,054 : 583,814.52 = 244,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,054/583,814.52 = 244,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,054x = 583,814.52 × 244,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,054x = 142,571,008,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,571,008,671.12/423,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,004.28

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