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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,392.21, 587,036.28 and 241,629.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,392.21, 587,036.28 and 241,629.49 is: 333,445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,392.21 : 587,036.28 = 241,629.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,392.21/587,036.28 = 241,629.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,392.21x = 587,036.28 × 241,629.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,392.21x = 141,845,276,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,845,276,947.90/425,392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,445.87

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