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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,057.64, 583,814.10 and 241,767.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,057.64, 583,814.10 and 241,767.49 is: 333,636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,057.64 : 583,814.10 = 241,767.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,057.64/583,814.10 = 241,767.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,057.64x = 583,814.10 × 241,767.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,057.64x = 141,147,269,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,147,269,583.61/423,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,636.03

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