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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,004.03, 586,373.94 and 241,213.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,004.03, 586,373.94 and 241,213.05 is: 332,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,004.03 : 586,373.94 = 241,213.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,004.03/586,373.94 = 241,213.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,004.03x = 586,373.94 × 241,213.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,004.03x = 141,441,046,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,441,046,507.92/425,004.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,799.31

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