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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,534.08, 580,250.40 and 241,651.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,534.08, 580,250.40 and 241,651.52 is: 333,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,534.08 : 580,250.40 = 241,651.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,534.08/580,250.40 = 241,651.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,534.08x = 580,250.40 × 241,651.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,534.08x = 140,218,391,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,218,391,140.61/420,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,429.32

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