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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,663, 584,706.78 and 244,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,663, 584,706.78 and 244,815 is: 337,874.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,663 : 584,706.78 = 244,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,663/584,706.78 = 244,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,663x = 584,706.78 × 244,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,663x = 143,144,990,345.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,144,990,345.70/423,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,874.66

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