Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,249.68, 583,993.32 and 244,298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 423,249.68, 583,993.32 and 244,298 is: 337,078.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
423,249.68 : 583,993.32 = 244,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
423,249.68/583,993.32 = 244,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
423,249.68x = 583,993.32 × 244,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
423,249.68x = 142,668,400,089.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,668,400,089.36/423,249.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,078.58
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