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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,706.50, 584,766.81 and 244,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,706.50, 584,766.81 and 244,858.50 is: 337,934.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,706.50 : 584,766.81 = 244,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,706.50/584,766.81 = 244,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,706.50x = 584,766.81 × 244,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,706.50x = 143,185,123,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,185,123,946.39/423,706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,934.69

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