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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,250.68, 583,994.70 and 244,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,250.68, 583,994.70 and 244,299 is: 337,079.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,250.68 : 583,994.70 = 244,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,250.68/583,994.70 = 244,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,250.68x = 583,994.70 × 244,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,250.68x = 142,669,321,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,669,321,215.30/423,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,079.96

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