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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,146.99, 583,982.39 and 241,823.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,146.99, 583,982.39 and 241,823.51 is: 333,739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,146.99 : 583,982.39 = 241,823.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,146.99/583,982.39 = 241,823.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,146.99x = 583,982.39 × 241,823.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,146.99x = 141,220,668,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,220,668,408.08/423,146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,739.04

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