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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,563.54, 603,783.21 and 243,923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,563.54, 603,783.21 and 243,923.73 is: 336,584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,563.54 : 603,783.21 = 243,923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,563.54/603,783.21 = 243,923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,563.54x = 603,783.21 × 243,923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,563.54x = 147,277,052,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,277,052,694.57/437,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,584.38

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