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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,179.16, 583,987.25 and 241,895.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,179.16, 583,987.25 and 241,895.02 is: 333,815.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,179.16 : 583,987.25 = 241,895.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,179.16/583,987.25 = 241,895.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,179.16x = 583,987.25 × 241,895.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,179.16x = 141,263,603,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,263,603,389.08/423,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,815.12

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