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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,145.85, 583,941.24 and 241,861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,145.85, 583,941.24 and 241,861.68 is: 333,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,145.85 : 583,941.24 = 241,861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,145.85/583,941.24 = 241,861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,145.85x = 583,941.24 × 241,861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,145.85x = 141,233,009,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,233,009,327.68/423,145.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,769.10

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