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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,712.42, 584,824.97 and 242,529.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,712.42, 584,824.97 and 242,529.39 is: 334,748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,712.42 : 584,824.97 = 242,529.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,712.42/584,824.97 = 242,529.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,712.42x = 584,824.97 × 242,529.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,712.42x = 141,837,243,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,837,243,837.19/423,712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,748.85

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