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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,017.64, 583,758.90 and 241,727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,017.64, 583,758.90 and 241,727.49 is: 333,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,017.64 : 583,758.90 = 241,727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,017.64/583,758.90 = 241,727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,017.64x = 583,758.90 × 241,727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,017.64x = 141,110,573,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,110,573,662.16/423,017.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,580.83

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