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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,292.95, 582,773.74 and 241,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,292.95, 582,773.74 and 241,001.27 is: 332,587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,292.95 : 582,773.74 = 241,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,292.95/582,773.74 = 241,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,292.95x = 582,773.74 × 241,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,292.95x = 140,449,211,462.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,449,211,462.65/422,292.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,587.16

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