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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,161.60, 583,962.96 and 241,877.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,161.60, 583,962.96 and 241,877.40 is: 333,790.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,161.60 : 583,962.96 = 241,877.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,161.60/583,962.96 = 241,877.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,161.60x = 583,962.96 × 241,877.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,161.60x = 141,247,442,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,247,442,461.10/423,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,790.78

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