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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,055.89, 583,811.69 and 241,765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,055.89, 583,811.69 and 241,765.74 is: 333,633.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,055.89 : 583,811.69 = 241,765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,055.89/583,811.69 = 241,765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,055.89x = 583,811.69 × 241,765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,055.89x = 141,145,664,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,145,664,044.67/423,055.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,633.61

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