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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,613.76, 492,046.50 and 241,908.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,613.76, 492,046.50 and 241,908.04 is: 333,778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,613.76 : 492,046.50 = 241,908.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,613.76/492,046.50 = 241,908.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,613.76x = 492,046.50 × 241,908.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,613.76x = 119,030,004,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,030,004,403.86/356,613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,778.50

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