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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,437.76, 584,357.76 and 244,589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,437.76, 584,357.76 and 244,589.76 is: 337,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,437.76 : 584,357.76 = 244,589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,437.76/584,357.76 = 244,589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,437.76x = 584,357.76 × 244,589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,437.76x = 142,927,924,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,927,924,272.54/423,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,541.75

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