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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,292.42, 511,523.61 and 241,481.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,292.42, 511,523.61 and 241,481.39 is: 361,928.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,292.42 : 511,523.61 = 241,481.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,292.42/511,523.61 = 241,481.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,292.42x = 511,523.61 × 241,481.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,292.42x = 123,523,428,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,523,428,897.45/341,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,928.43

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