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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,428.10, 407,864.55 and 241,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,428.10, 407,864.55 and 241,324.10 is: 361,297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,428.10 : 407,864.55 = 241,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,428.10/407,864.55 = 241,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,428.10x = 407,864.55 × 241,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,428.10x = 98,427,545,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,427,545,450.66/272,428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,297.33

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