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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,145.77, 583,980.71 and 241,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,145.77, 583,980.71 and 241,822.28 is: 333,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,145.77 : 583,980.71 = 241,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,145.77/583,980.71 = 241,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,145.77x = 583,980.71 × 241,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,145.77x = 141,219,547,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,219,547,019.06/423,145.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,737.35

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