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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,295.72, 582,777.54 and 241,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,295.72, 582,777.54 and 241,004.04 is: 332,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,295.72 : 582,777.54 = 241,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,295.72/582,777.54 = 241,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,295.72x = 582,777.54 × 241,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,295.72x = 140,451,741,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,451,741,561.26/422,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,590.97

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