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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,160.60, 583,961.58 and 241,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,160.60, 583,961.58 and 241,876.40 is: 333,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,160.60 : 583,961.58 = 241,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,160.60/583,961.58 = 241,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,160.60x = 583,961.58 × 241,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,160.60x = 141,246,524,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,246,524,708.71/423,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,789.40

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