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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,147.35, 583,943.31 and 241,863.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,147.35, 583,943.31 and 241,863.18 is: 333,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,147.35 : 583,943.31 = 241,863.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,147.35/583,943.31 = 241,863.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,147.35x = 583,943.31 × 241,863.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,147.35x = 141,234,385,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,234,385,896.33/423,147.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,771.17

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