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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,999.70, 585,117.84 and 242,710.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,999.70, 585,117.84 and 242,710.75 is: 334,939.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,999.70 : 585,117.84 = 242,710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,999.70/585,117.84 = 242,710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,999.70x = 585,117.84 × 242,710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,999.70x = 142,014,389,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,014,389,784.78/423,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,939.84

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