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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,322.21, 511,568.28 and 241,511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,322.21, 511,568.28 and 241,511.22 is: 361,973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,322.21 : 511,568.28 = 241,511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,322.21/511,568.28 = 241,511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,322.21x = 511,568.28 × 241,511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,322.21x = 123,549,479,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,549,479,416.10/341,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,973.16

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