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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,139.08, 583,931.93 and 241,854.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,139.08, 583,931.93 and 241,854.91 is: 333,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,139.08 : 583,931.93 = 241,854.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,139.08/583,931.93 = 241,854.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,139.08x = 583,931.93 × 241,854.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,139.08x = 141,226,801,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,226,801,180.55/423,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,759.77

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