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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,095.75, 583,889.43 and 244,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,095.75, 583,889.43 and 244,247.75 is: 337,071.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,095.75 : 583,889.43 = 244,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,095.75/583,889.43 = 244,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,095.75x = 583,889.43 × 244,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,095.75x = 142,613,679,526.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,613,679,526.28/423,095.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,071.88

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