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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,744.02, 586,134.97 and 241,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,744.02, 586,134.97 and 241,016.04 is: 332,595.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,744.02 : 586,134.97 = 241,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,744.02/586,134.97 = 241,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,744.02x = 586,134.97 × 241,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,744.02x = 141,267,928,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,267,928,772.38/424,744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,595.45

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