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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,660.40, 488,490.60 and 241,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,660.40, 488,490.60 and 241,679.60 is: 362,519.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,660.40 : 488,490.60 = 241,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,660.40/488,490.60 = 241,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,660.40x = 488,490.60 × 241,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,660.40x = 118,058,212,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,058,212,811.76/325,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,519.40

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