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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,051.04, 586,416.37 and 241,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,051.04, 586,416.37 and 241,183.14 is: 332,745.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,051.04 : 586,416.37 = 241,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,051.04/586,416.37 = 241,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,051.04x = 586,416.37 × 241,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,051.04x = 141,433,741,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,433,741,464.00/425,051.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,745.31

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