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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,393.68, 584,191.08 and 244,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,393.68, 584,191.08 and 244,442 is: 337,276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,393.68 : 584,191.08 = 244,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,393.68/584,191.08 = 244,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,393.68x = 584,191.08 × 244,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,393.68x = 142,800,835,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,800,835,977.36/423,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,276.73

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