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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,908.21, 586,382.91 and 241,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,908.21, 586,382.91 and 241,158.90 is: 332,804.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,908.21 : 586,382.91 = 241,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,908.21/586,382.91 = 241,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,908.21x = 586,382.91 × 241,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,908.21x = 141,411,457,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,411,457,554.40/424,908.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,804.72

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