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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,252.68, 583,997.46 and 244,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,252.68, 583,997.46 and 244,301 is: 337,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,252.68 : 583,997.46 = 244,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,252.68/583,997.46 = 244,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,252.68x = 583,997.46 × 244,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,252.68x = 142,671,163,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,671,163,475.46/423,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,082.72

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