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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,844.54, 586,216.84 and 243,523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,844.54, 586,216.84 and 243,523.10 is: 336,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,844.54 : 586,216.84 = 243,523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,844.54/586,216.84 = 243,523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,844.54x = 586,216.84 × 243,523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,844.54x = 142,757,342,149.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,757,342,149.00/424,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,022.54

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