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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,060.83, 586,521.93 and 241,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,060.83, 586,521.93 and 241,270.84 is: 332,918.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,060.83 : 586,521.93 = 241,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,060.83/586,521.93 = 241,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,060.83x = 586,521.93 × 241,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,060.83x = 141,510,638,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,510,638,729.52/425,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,918.56

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