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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,314.45, 518,979.60 and 241,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,314.45, 518,979.60 and 241,010.40 is: 361,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,314.45 : 518,979.60 = 241,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,314.45/518,979.60 = 241,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,314.45x = 518,979.60 × 241,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,314.45x = 125,079,480,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,079,480,987.84/346,314.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,173.15

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