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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,580.60, 408,093.30 and 241,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,580.60, 408,093.30 and 241,476.60 is: 361,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,580.60 : 408,093.30 = 241,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,580.60/408,093.30 = 241,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,580.60x = 408,093.30 × 241,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,580.60x = 98,544,982,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,544,982,566.78/272,580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,526.03

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