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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,325.21, 511,572.78 and 241,514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,325.21, 511,572.78 and 241,514.22 is: 361,977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,325.21 : 511,572.78 = 241,514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,325.21/511,572.78 = 241,514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,325.21x = 511,572.78 × 241,514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,325.21x = 123,552,100,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,552,100,934.93/341,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,977.66

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