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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,960.93, 585,038.57 and 242,674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,960.93, 585,038.57 and 242,674.29 is: 334,874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,960.93 : 585,038.57 = 242,674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,960.93/585,038.57 = 242,674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,960.93x = 585,038.57 × 242,674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,960.93x = 141,973,818,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,973,818,383.99/423,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,874.77

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