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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,061.83, 586,523.31 and 241,271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,061.83, 586,523.31 and 241,271.84 is: 332,919.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,061.83 : 586,523.31 = 241,271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,061.83/586,523.31 = 241,271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,061.83x = 586,523.31 × 241,271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,061.83x = 141,511,558,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,511,558,206.59/425,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,919.94

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