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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,834.21, 586,202.61 and 243,512.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,834.21, 586,202.61 and 243,512.77 is: 336,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,834.21 : 586,202.61 = 243,512.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,834.21/586,202.61 = 243,512.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,834.21x = 586,202.61 × 243,512.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,834.21x = 142,747,821,342.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,747,821,342.33/424,834.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,008.30

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