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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,084, 583,873.20 and 244,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,084, 583,873.20 and 244,236 is: 337,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,084 : 583,873.20 = 244,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,084/583,873.20 = 244,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,084x = 583,873.20 × 244,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,084x = 142,602,854,875.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,602,854,875.20/423,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,055.66

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