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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,801, 489,625.38 and 241,821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,801, 489,625.38 and 241,821.12 is: 333,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,801 : 489,625.38 = 241,821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,801/489,625.38 = 241,821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,801x = 489,625.38 × 241,821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,801x = 118,401,757,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,401,757,772.03/354,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,713.15

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