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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,525.09, 584,462.93 and 242,236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,525.09, 584,462.93 and 242,236.77 is: 334,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,525.09 : 584,462.93 = 242,236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,525.09/584,462.93 = 242,236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,525.09x = 584,462.93 × 242,236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,525.09x = 141,578,412,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,578,412,347.94/423,525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,285.77

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