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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,986.86, 571,218.03 and 241,871.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,986.86, 571,218.03 and 241,871.55 is: 333,733.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,986.86 : 571,218.03 = 241,871.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,986.86/571,218.03 = 241,871.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,986.86x = 571,218.03 × 241,871.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,986.86x = 138,161,390,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,161,390,340.24/413,986.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,733.76

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