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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,140.96, 583,934.51 and 241,856.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,140.96, 583,934.51 and 241,856.78 is: 333,762.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,140.96 : 583,934.51 = 241,856.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,140.96/583,934.51 = 241,856.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,140.96x = 583,934.51 × 241,856.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,140.96x = 141,228,522,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,228,522,383.96/423,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,762.35

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