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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,047, 583,794.18 and 241,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,047, 583,794.18 and 241,747.40 is: 333,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,047 : 583,794.18 = 241,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,047/583,794.18 = 241,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,047x = 583,794.18 × 241,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,047x = 141,130,725,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,130,725,150.13/423,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,605.31

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