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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,392.20, 587,036.32 and 241,629.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,392.20, 587,036.32 and 241,629.52 is: 333,445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,392.20 : 587,036.32 = 241,629.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,392.20/587,036.32 = 241,629.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,392.20x = 587,036.32 × 241,629.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,392.20x = 141,845,304,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,845,304,224.17/425,392.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,445.95

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