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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,041.14, 586,512.18 and 241,221.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,041.14, 586,512.18 and 241,221.17 is: 332,859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,041.14 : 586,512.18 = 241,221.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,041.14/586,512.18 = 241,221.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,041.14x = 586,512.18 × 241,221.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,041.14x = 141,479,153,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,479,153,417.13/425,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,859.91

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