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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,157.08, 583,956.75 and 241,872.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,157.08, 583,956.75 and 241,872.90 is: 333,784.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,157.08 : 583,956.75 = 241,872.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,157.08/583,956.75 = 241,872.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,157.08x = 583,956.75 × 241,872.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,157.08x = 141,243,312,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,243,312,597.08/423,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,784.59

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