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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,306.24, 586,858.56 and 241,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,306.24, 586,858.56 and 241,516.16 is: 333,255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,306.24 : 586,858.56 = 241,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,306.24/586,858.56 = 241,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,306.24x = 586,858.56 × 241,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,306.24x = 141,735,825,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,735,825,874.33/425,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,255.93

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