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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,148.35, 583,944.69 and 241,864.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,148.35, 583,944.69 and 241,864.18 is: 333,772.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,148.35 : 583,944.69 = 241,864.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,148.35/583,944.69 = 241,864.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,148.35x = 583,944.69 × 241,864.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,148.35x = 141,235,303,612.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,235,303,612.20/423,148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,772.55

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