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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,016.34, 586,390.79 and 241,224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,016.34, 586,390.79 and 241,224.91 is: 332,815.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,016.34 : 586,390.79 = 241,224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,016.34/586,390.79 = 241,224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,016.34x = 586,390.79 × 241,224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,016.34x = 141,452,065,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,452,065,542.58/425,016.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,815.59

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