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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,961.93, 585,039.94 and 242,675.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,961.93, 585,039.94 and 242,675.29 is: 334,876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,961.93 : 585,039.94 = 242,675.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,961.93/585,039.94 = 242,675.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,961.93x = 585,039.94 × 242,675.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,961.93x = 141,974,737,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,974,737,101.08/423,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,876.15

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