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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,039.89, 583,714.27 and 241,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,039.89, 583,714.27 and 241,809.28 is: 333,650.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,039.89 : 583,714.27 = 241,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,039.89/583,714.27 = 241,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,039.89x = 583,714.27 × 241,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,039.89x = 141,147,527,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,147,527,354.43/423,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,650.63

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