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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,221.17, 511,416.68 and 241,410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,221.17, 511,416.68 and 241,410.14 is: 361,821.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,221.17 : 511,416.68 = 241,410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,221.17/511,416.68 = 241,410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,221.17x = 511,416.68 × 241,410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,221.17x = 123,461,168,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,461,168,553.00/341,221.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,821.54

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