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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,149.72, 583,909.14 and 241,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,149.72, 583,909.14 and 241,825.64 is: 333,697.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,149.72 : 583,909.14 = 241,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,149.72/583,909.14 = 241,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,149.72x = 583,909.14 × 241,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,149.72x = 141,204,201,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,204,201,482.35/423,149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,697.97

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