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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,161.20, 583,901.22 and 241,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,161.20, 583,901.22 and 241,844.32 is: 333,710.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,161.20 : 583,901.22 = 241,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,161.20/583,901.22 = 241,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,161.20x = 583,901.22 × 241,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,161.20x = 141,213,193,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,213,193,498.07/423,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,710.16

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