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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,128.12, 586,574.91 and 241,325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,128.12, 586,574.91 and 241,325.81 is: 332,971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,128.12 : 586,574.91 = 241,325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,128.12/586,574.91 = 241,325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,128.12x = 586,574.91 × 241,325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,128.12x = 141,555,663,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,555,663,814.99/425,128.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,971.77

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