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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,051.54, 586,422.75 and 241,268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,051.54, 586,422.75 and 241,268.21 is: 332,865.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,051.54 : 586,422.75 = 241,268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,051.54/586,422.75 = 241,268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,051.54x = 586,422.75 × 241,268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,051.54x = 141,485,167,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,485,167,195.78/425,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,865.91

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