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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,179.66, 583,987.94 and 241,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,179.66, 583,987.94 and 241,895.52 is: 333,815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,179.66 : 583,987.94 = 241,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,179.66/583,987.94 = 241,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,179.66x = 583,987.94 × 241,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,179.66x = 141,264,066,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,264,066,420.03/423,179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,815.82

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