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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,083.50, 583,872.51 and 244,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,083.50, 583,872.51 and 244,235.50 is: 337,054.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,083.50 : 583,872.51 = 244,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,083.50/583,872.51 = 244,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,083.50x = 583,872.51 × 244,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,083.50x = 142,602,394,416.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,602,394,416.11/423,083.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,054.97

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