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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,151.06, 583,988 and 241,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,151.06, 583,988 and 241,827.56 is: 333,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,151.06 : 583,988 = 241,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,151.06/583,988 = 241,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,151.06x = 583,988 × 241,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,151.06x = 141,224,393,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,224,393,109.28/423,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,744.63

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