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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,443.58, 582,949.80 and 241,148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,443.58, 582,949.80 and 241,148.30 is: 332,771.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,443.58 : 582,949.80 = 241,148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,443.58/582,949.80 = 241,148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,443.58x = 582,949.80 × 241,148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,443.58x = 140,577,350,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,577,350,340.59/422,443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,771.90

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