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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,181.41, 583,990.35 and 241,897.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,181.41, 583,990.35 and 241,897.27 is: 333,818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,181.41 : 583,990.35 = 241,897.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,181.41/583,990.35 = 241,897.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,181.41x = 583,990.35 × 241,897.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,181.41x = 141,265,671,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,265,671,371.34/423,181.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,818.24

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