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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,059.83, 586,520.55 and 241,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,059.83, 586,520.55 and 241,269.84 is: 332,917.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,059.83 : 586,520.55 = 241,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,059.83/586,520.55 = 241,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,059.83x = 586,520.55 × 241,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,059.83x = 141,509,719,255.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,509,719,255.21/425,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,917.18

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