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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,022.14, 583,689.78 and 241,791.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,022.14, 583,689.78 and 241,791.53 is: 333,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,022.14 : 583,689.78 = 241,791.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,022.14/583,689.78 = 241,791.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,022.14x = 583,689.78 × 241,791.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,022.14x = 141,131,242,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,131,242,033.12/423,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,626.14

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