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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,251.68, 583,996.08 and 244,300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,251.68, 583,996.08 and 244,300 is: 337,081.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,251.68 : 583,996.08 = 244,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,251.68/583,996.08 = 244,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,251.68x = 583,996.08 × 244,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,251.68x = 142,670,242,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,670,242,344/423,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,081.34

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