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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,253.68, 583,998.84 and 244,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,253.68, 583,998.84 and 244,302 is: 337,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,253.68 : 583,998.84 = 244,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,253.68/583,998.84 = 244,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,253.68x = 583,998.84 × 244,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,253.68x = 142,672,084,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,672,084,609.68/423,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,084.10

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