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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,077.31, 583,888.67 and 241,815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,077.31, 583,888.67 and 241,815.27 is: 333,729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,077.31 : 583,888.67 = 241,815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,077.31/583,888.67 = 241,815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,077.31x = 583,888.67 × 241,815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,077.31x = 141,193,198,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,193,198,273.30/423,077.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,729.07

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