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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,348.14, 586,993.73 and 244,093.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,348.14, 586,993.73 and 244,093.23 is: 336,856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,348.14 : 586,993.73 = 244,093.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,348.14/586,993.73 = 244,093.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,348.14x = 586,993.73 × 244,093.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,348.14x = 143,281,195,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,281,195,545.45/425,348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,856.29

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