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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,842.53, 586,214.09 and 243,521.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,842.53, 586,214.09 and 243,521.09 is: 336,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,842.53 : 586,214.09 = 243,521.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,842.53/586,214.09 = 243,521.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,842.53x = 586,214.09 × 243,521.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,842.53x = 142,755,492,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,755,492,952.55/424,842.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,019.78

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