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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,990.08, 586,507.86 and 241,241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,990.08, 586,507.86 and 241,241.58 is: 332,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,990.08 : 586,507.86 = 241,241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,990.08/586,507.86 = 241,241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,990.08x = 586,507.86 × 241,241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,990.08x = 141,490,082,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,490,082,828.82/424,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,925.61

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