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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,149.85, 583,946.76 and 241,865.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,149.85, 583,946.76 and 241,865.68 is: 333,774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,149.85 : 583,946.76 = 241,865.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,149.85/583,946.76 = 241,865.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,149.85x = 583,946.76 × 241,865.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,149.85x = 141,236,680,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,236,680,191.20/423,149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,774.62

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