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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,231.70, 584,059.43 and 241,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,231.70, 584,059.43 and 241,947.62 is: 333,887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,231.70 : 584,059.43 = 241,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,231.70/584,059.43 = 241,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,231.70x = 584,059.43 × 241,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,231.70x = 141,311,787,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,311,787,817.32/423,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,887.54

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