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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,286.11, 583,968.56 and 241,900.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,286.11, 583,968.56 and 241,900.74 is: 333,728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,286.11 : 583,968.56 = 241,900.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,286.11/583,968.56 = 241,900.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,286.11x = 583,968.56 × 241,900.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,286.11x = 141,262,425,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,262,425,591.23/423,286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,728.00

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