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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,968.48, 585,109.04 and 242,737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,968.48, 585,109.04 and 242,737.25 is: 334,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,968.48 : 585,109.04 = 242,737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,968.48/585,109.04 = 242,737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,968.48x = 585,109.04 × 242,737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,968.48x = 142,027,755,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,027,755,180.51/423,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,996.03

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