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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,424.60, 407,859.30 and 241,320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,424.60, 407,859.30 and 241,320.60 is: 361,292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,424.60 : 407,859.30 = 241,320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,424.60/407,859.30 = 241,320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,424.60x = 407,859.30 × 241,320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,424.60x = 98,424,850,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,424,850,991.58/272,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,292.08

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