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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,053.14, 583,807.89 and 241,762.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,053.14, 583,807.89 and 241,762.99 is: 333,629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,053.14 : 583,807.89 = 241,762.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,053.14/583,807.89 = 241,762.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,053.14x = 583,807.89 × 241,762.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,053.14x = 141,143,141,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,143,141,071.99/423,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,629.82

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