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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,526.08, 580,239.36 and 241,643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,526.08, 580,239.36 and 241,643.52 is: 333,418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,526.08 : 580,239.36 = 241,643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,526.08/580,239.36 = 241,643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,526.08x = 580,239.36 × 241,643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,526.08x = 140,211,081,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,211,081,392.95/420,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,418.28

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