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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,421.24, 584,367.81 and 242,150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,421.24, 584,367.81 and 242,150.03 is: 334,193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,421.24 : 584,367.81 = 242,150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,421.24/584,367.81 = 242,150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,421.24x = 584,367.81 × 242,150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,421.24x = 141,504,682,722.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,504,682,722.53/423,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,193.63

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