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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,791.85, 436,982.40 and 241,501.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,791.85, 436,982.40 and 241,501.79 is: 361,668.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,791.85 : 436,982.40 = 241,501.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,791.85/436,982.40 = 241,501.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,791.85x = 436,982.40 × 241,501.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,791.85x = 105,532,029,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,532,029,613.58/291,791.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,668.87

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