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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,150.15, 583,986.74 and 241,826.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,150.15, 583,986.74 and 241,826.66 is: 333,743.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,150.15 : 583,986.74 = 241,826.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,150.15/583,986.74 = 241,826.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,150.15x = 583,986.74 × 241,826.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,150.15x = 141,223,562,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,223,562,818.49/423,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,743.38

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