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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,114.51, 583,949.66 and 241,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,114.51, 583,949.66 and 241,834.08 is: 333,760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,114.51 : 583,949.66 = 241,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,114.51/583,949.66 = 241,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,114.51x = 583,949.66 × 241,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,114.51x = 141,218,928,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,218,928,792.41/423,114.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,760.54

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