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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,801.28, 473,888.64 and 241,350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,801.28, 473,888.64 and 241,350.56 is: 361,025.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,801.28 : 473,888.64 = 241,350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,801.28/473,888.64 = 241,350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,801.28x = 473,888.64 × 241,350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,801.28x = 114,373,288,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,373,288,641.64/316,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,025.34

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