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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,146.49, 583,981.70 and 241,823.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,146.49, 583,981.70 and 241,823.01 is: 333,738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,146.49 : 583,981.70 = 241,823.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,146.49/583,981.70 = 241,823.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,146.49x = 583,981.70 × 241,823.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,146.49x = 141,220,209,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,220,209,559.01/423,146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,738.35

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