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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,969.48, 585,110.42 and 242,738.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,969.48, 585,110.42 and 242,738.25 is: 334,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,969.48 : 585,110.42 = 242,738.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,969.48/585,110.42 = 242,738.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,969.48x = 585,110.42 × 242,738.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,969.48x = 142,028,679,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,028,679,407.57/423,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,997.41

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