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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,082, 583,870.44 and 244,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,082, 583,870.44 and 244,234 is: 337,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,082 : 583,870.44 = 244,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,082/583,870.44 = 244,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,082x = 583,870.44 × 244,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,082x = 142,601,013,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,601,013,042.96/423,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,052.90

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