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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,367.12, 587,001.90 and 241,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,367.12, 587,001.90 and 241,604.40 is: 333,411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,367.12 : 587,001.90 = 241,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,367.12/587,001.90 = 241,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,367.12x = 587,001.90 × 241,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,367.12x = 141,822,241,848.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,822,241,848.36/425,367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,411.39

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