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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,425, 582,802.98 and 241,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,425, 582,802.98 and 241,006.60 is: 332,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,425 : 582,802.98 = 241,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,425/582,802.98 = 241,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,425x = 582,802.98 × 241,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,425x = 140,459,364,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,459,364,679.67/422,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,507.23

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