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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,147.05, 583,982.47 and 241,823.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,147.05, 583,982.47 and 241,823.56 is: 333,739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,147.05 : 583,982.47 = 241,823.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,147.05/583,982.47 = 241,823.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,147.05x = 583,982.47 × 241,823.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,147.05x = 141,220,719,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,220,719,872.99/423,147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,739.11

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