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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,621.29, 585,993.50 and 243,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,621.29, 585,993.50 and 243,368.20 is: 335,857.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,621.29 : 585,993.50 = 243,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,621.29/585,993.50 = 243,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,621.29x = 585,993.50 × 243,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,621.29x = 142,612,180,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,612,180,985.15/424,621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,857.35

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