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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,486.28, 511,814.70 and 241,675.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,486.28, 511,814.70 and 241,675.65 is: 362,219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,486.28 : 511,814.70 = 241,675.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,486.28/511,814.70 = 241,675.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,486.28x = 511,814.70 × 241,675.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,486.28x = 123,693,150,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,693,150,302.06/341,486.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,219.97

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