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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,316.45, 518,982.60 and 241,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,316.45, 518,982.60 and 241,012.40 is: 361,176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,316.45 : 518,982.60 = 241,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,316.45/518,982.60 = 241,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,316.45x = 518,982.60 × 241,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,316.45x = 125,081,241,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,081,241,984.24/346,316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,176.15

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