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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,996.47, 586,445.27 and 241,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,996.47, 586,445.27 and 241,222.86 is: 332,859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,996.47 : 586,445.27 = 241,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,996.47/586,445.27 = 241,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,996.47x = 586,445.27 × 241,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,996.47x = 141,464,004,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,464,004,056.76/424,996.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,859.24

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