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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,842.78, 586,214.43 and 243,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,842.78, 586,214.43 and 243,521.34 is: 336,020.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,842.78 : 586,214.43 = 243,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,842.78/586,214.43 = 243,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,842.78x = 586,214.43 × 243,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,842.78x = 142,755,723,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,755,723,520.94/424,842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,020.12

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