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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,712.60, 512,568.90 and 241,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,712.60, 512,568.90 and 241,985.40 is: 362,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,712.60 : 512,568.90 = 241,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,712.60/512,568.90 = 241,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,712.60x = 512,568.90 × 241,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,712.60x = 124,034,190,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,034,190,294.06/341,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,978.10

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