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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,044, 583,790.04 and 241,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,044, 583,790.04 and 241,744.40 is: 333,601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,044 : 583,790.04 = 241,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,044/583,790.04 = 241,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,044x = 583,790.04 × 241,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,044x = 141,127,972,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,127,972,945.78/423,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,601.17

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