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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,228.95, 584,055.63 and 241,944.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,228.95, 584,055.63 and 241,944.87 is: 333,883.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,228.95 : 584,055.63 = 241,944.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,228.95/584,055.63 = 241,944.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,228.95x = 584,055.63 × 241,944.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,228.95x = 141,309,263,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,309,263,473.12/423,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,883.74

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