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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,985.32, 585,097.83 and 242,696.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,985.32, 585,097.83 and 242,696.25 is: 334,919.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,985.32 : 585,097.83 = 242,696.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,985.32/585,097.83 = 242,696.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,985.32x = 585,097.83 × 242,696.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,985.32x = 142,001,049,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,001,049,224.14/423,985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,919.73

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