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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,146.85, 583,942.62 and 241,862.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,146.85, 583,942.62 and 241,862.68 is: 333,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,146.85 : 583,942.62 = 241,862.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,146.85/583,942.62 = 241,862.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,146.85x = 583,942.62 × 241,862.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,146.85x = 141,233,927,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,233,927,039.42/423,146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,770.48

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