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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,966.23, 585,105.93 and 242,735.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,966.23, 585,105.93 and 242,735.00 is: 334,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,966.23 : 585,105.93 = 242,735.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,966.23/585,105.93 = 242,735.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,966.23x = 585,105.93 × 242,735.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,966.23x = 142,025,684,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,025,684,993.02/423,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,992.92

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