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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,113.51, 583,948.28 and 241,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,113.51, 583,948.28 and 241,833.08 is: 333,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,113.51 : 583,948.28 = 241,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,113.51/583,948.28 = 241,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,113.51x = 583,948.28 × 241,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,113.51x = 141,218,009,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,218,009,903.94/423,113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,759.16

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