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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,050.04, 586,414.99 and 241,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,050.04, 586,414.99 and 241,182.14 is: 332,743.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,050.04 : 586,414.99 = 241,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,050.04/586,414.99 = 241,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,050.04x = 586,414.99 × 241,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,050.04x = 141,432,819,585.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,432,819,585.68/425,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,743.93

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