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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,179.92, 583,988.28 and 241,895.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,179.92, 583,988.28 and 241,895.76 is: 333,816.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,179.92 : 583,988.28 = 241,895.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,179.92/583,988.28 = 241,895.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,179.92x = 583,988.28 × 241,895.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,179.92x = 141,264,288,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,264,288,821.69/423,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,816.14

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