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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,807, 489,633.68 and 241,827.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,807, 489,633.68 and 241,827.12 is: 333,721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,807 : 489,633.68 = 241,827.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,807/489,633.68 = 241,827.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,807x = 489,633.68 × 241,827.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,807x = 118,406,702,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,406,702,689.40/354,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,721.44

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