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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,141.71, 583,935.54 and 241,857.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,141.71, 583,935.54 and 241,857.54 is: 333,763.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,141.71 : 583,935.54 = 241,857.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,141.71/583,935.54 = 241,857.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,141.71x = 583,935.54 × 241,857.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,141.71x = 141,229,213,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,229,213,222.97/423,141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,763.40

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