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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,802, 489,626.76 and 241,822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,802, 489,626.76 and 241,822.12 is: 333,714.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,802 : 489,626.76 = 241,822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,802/489,626.76 = 241,822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,802x = 489,626.76 × 241,822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,802x = 118,402,581,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,402,581,111.93/354,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,714.53

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