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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,837.28, 586,206.84 and 243,515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,837.28, 586,206.84 and 243,515.84 is: 336,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,837.28 : 586,206.84 = 243,515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,837.28/586,206.84 = 243,515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,837.28x = 586,206.84 × 243,515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,837.28x = 142,750,651,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,750,651,056.35/424,837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,012.53

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