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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,101.85, 586,539.82 and 241,299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,101.85, 586,539.82 and 241,299.54 is: 332,936.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,101.85 : 586,539.82 = 241,299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,101.85/586,539.82 = 241,299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,101.85x = 586,539.82 × 241,299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,101.85x = 141,531,784,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,531,784,618.49/425,101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,936.18

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