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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,744.74, 586,161.03 and 240,991.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,744.74, 586,161.03 and 240,991.05 is: 332,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,744.74 : 586,161.03 = 240,991.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,744.74/586,161.03 = 240,991.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,744.74x = 586,161.03 × 240,991.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,744.74x = 141,259,561,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,259,561,185.07/424,744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,575.19

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