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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,249.68 : 583,993.32 = 244,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,249.68/583,993.32 = 244,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,249.68x = 583,993.32 × 244,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,249.68x = 142,668,400,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,668,400,089.36/423,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,078.58

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