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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,949.68, 585,023.04 and 242,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,949.68, 585,023.04 and 242,663.04 is: 334,859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,949.68 : 585,023.04 = 242,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,949.68/585,023.04 = 242,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,949.68x = 585,023.04 × 242,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,949.68x = 141,963,469,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,963,469,356.44/423,949.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,859.24

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