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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,718.50, 584,783.37 and 244,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,718.50, 584,783.37 and 244,870.50 is: 337,951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,718.50 : 584,783.37 = 244,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,718.50/584,783.37 = 244,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,718.50x = 584,783.37 × 244,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,718.50x = 143,196,196,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,196,196,203.59/423,718.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,951.25

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