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