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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,335.82, 539,011.02 and 241,237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,335.82, 539,011.02 and 241,237.82 is: 361,861.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,335.82 : 539,011.02 = 241,237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,335.82/539,011.02 = 241,237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,335.82x = 539,011.02 × 241,237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,335.82x = 130,029,843,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,029,843,420.78/359,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,861.62

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