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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,105, 583,936.55 and 241,824.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,105, 583,936.55 and 241,824.57 is: 333,747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,105 : 583,936.55 = 241,824.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,105/583,936.55 = 241,824.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,105x = 583,936.55 × 241,824.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,105x = 141,210,205,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,210,205,111.03/423,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,747.43

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