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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,179.41, 583,987.59 and 241,895.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,179.41, 583,987.59 and 241,895.27 is: 333,815.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,179.41 : 583,987.59 = 241,895.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,179.41/583,987.59 = 241,895.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,179.41x = 583,987.59 × 241,895.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,179.41x = 141,263,835,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,263,835,759.70/423,179.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,815.48

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