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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,159.08, 583,959.51 and 241,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,159.08, 583,959.51 and 241,874.90 is: 333,787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,159.08 : 583,959.51 = 241,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,159.08/583,959.51 = 241,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,159.08x = 583,959.51 × 241,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,159.08x = 141,245,148,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,245,148,085.30/423,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,787.35

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