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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,149.15, 583,985.36 and 241,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,149.15, 583,985.36 and 241,825.66 is: 333,742.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,149.15 : 583,985.36 = 241,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,149.15/583,985.36 = 241,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,149.15x = 583,985.36 × 241,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,149.15x = 141,222,644,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,222,644,256.94/423,149.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,742.00

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