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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,837.53, 586,207.19 and 243,516.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,837.53, 586,207.19 and 243,516.09 is: 336,012.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,837.53 : 586,207.19 = 243,516.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,837.53/586,207.19 = 243,516.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,837.53x = 586,207.19 × 243,516.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,837.53x = 142,750,885,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,750,885,645.75/424,837.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,012.89

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