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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,465.92, 529,998.08 and 241,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,465.92, 529,998.08 and 241,282 is: 361,785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,465.92 : 529,998.08 = 241,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,465.92/529,998.08 = 241,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,465.92x = 529,998.08 × 241,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,465.92x = 127,878,996,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,878,996,738.56/353,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,785.93

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