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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,017.88, 583,754.16 and 241,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,017.88, 583,754.16 and 241,718.28 is: 333,565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,017.88 : 583,754.16 = 241,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,017.88/583,754.16 = 241,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,017.88x = 583,754.16 × 241,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,017.88x = 141,104,051,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,104,051,498.05/423,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,565.22

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