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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,051.39, 583,805.48 and 241,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,051.39, 583,805.48 and 241,761.24 is: 333,627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,051.39 : 583,805.48 = 241,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,051.39/583,805.48 = 241,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,051.39x = 583,805.48 × 241,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,051.39x = 141,141,535,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,141,535,554.79/423,051.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,627.40

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