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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,012.13, 586,512.09 and 241,285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,012.13, 586,512.09 and 241,285.77 is: 332,971.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,012.13 : 586,512.09 = 241,285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,012.13/586,512.09 = 241,285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,012.13x = 586,512.09 × 241,285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,012.13x = 141,517,021,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,517,021,249.96/425,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,971.72

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