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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,924.28, 586,263.12 and 241,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,924.28, 586,263.12 and 241,132.40 is: 332,687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,924.28 : 586,263.12 = 241,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,924.28/586,263.12 = 241,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,924.28x = 586,263.12 × 241,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,924.28x = 141,367,033,157.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,367,033,157.09/424,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,687.59

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