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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,792, 584,910.72 and 244,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,792, 584,910.72 and 244,944 is: 338,067.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,792 : 584,910.72 = 244,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,792/584,910.72 = 244,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,792x = 584,910.72 × 244,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,792x = 143,270,371,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,270,371,399.68/423,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,067.66

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