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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,426.60, 407,862.30 and 241,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,426.60, 407,862.30 and 241,322.60 is: 361,295.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,426.60 : 407,862.30 = 241,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,426.60/407,862.30 = 241,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,426.60x = 407,862.30 × 241,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,426.60x = 98,426,390,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,426,390,677.98/272,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,295.08

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