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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,016.97, 583,726.50 and 241,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,016.97, 583,726.50 and 241,692.80 is: 333,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,016.97 : 583,726.50 = 241,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,016.97/583,726.50 = 241,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,016.97x = 583,726.50 × 241,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,016.97x = 141,082,489,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,082,489,300.57/423,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,514.97

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