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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,282.57, 583,963.67 and 241,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,282.57, 583,963.67 and 241,897.19 is: 333,723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,282.57 : 583,963.67 = 241,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,282.57/583,963.67 = 241,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,282.57x = 583,963.67 × 241,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,282.57x = 141,259,168,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,259,168,895.65/423,282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,723.10

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