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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,042.24, 586,513.70 and 241,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,042.24, 586,513.70 and 241,222.28 is: 332,861.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,042.24 : 586,513.70 = 241,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,042.24/586,513.70 = 241,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,042.24x = 586,513.70 × 241,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,042.24x = 141,480,167,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,480,167,826.56/425,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,861.43

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