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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,803, 489,628.16 and 241,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,803, 489,628.16 and 241,823.12 is: 333,715.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,803 : 489,628.16 = 241,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,803/489,628.16 = 241,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,803x = 489,628.16 × 241,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,803x = 118,403,409,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,403,409,291.06/354,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,715.92

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