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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,986.32, 586,483.26 and 243,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,986.32, 586,483.26 and 243,705.08 is: 336,314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,986.32 : 586,483.26 = 243,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,986.32/586,483.26 = 243,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,986.32x = 586,483.26 × 243,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,986.32x = 142,928,949,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,928,949,796.96/424,986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,314.24

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