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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,981.52, 589,233.41 and 243,220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,981.52, 589,233.41 and 243,220.06 is: 335,643.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,981.52 : 589,233.41 = 243,220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,981.52/589,233.41 = 243,220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,981.52x = 589,233.41 × 243,220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,981.52x = 143,313,382,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,313,382,645.02/426,981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,643.06

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