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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,196.34, 584,010.90 and 241,912.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,196.34, 584,010.90 and 241,912.17 is: 333,838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,196.34 : 584,010.90 = 241,912.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,196.34/584,010.90 = 241,912.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,196.34x = 584,010.90 × 241,912.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,196.34x = 141,279,344,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,279,344,122.65/423,196.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,838.77

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