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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,023.14, 583,691.16 and 241,792.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,023.14, 583,691.16 and 241,792.53 is: 333,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,023.14 : 583,691.16 = 241,792.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,023.14/583,691.16 = 241,792.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,023.14x = 583,691.16 × 241,792.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,023.14x = 141,132,162,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,132,162,315.04/423,023.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,627.52

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