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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,486.23, 541,196.82 and 241,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,486.23, 541,196.82 and 241,305.66 is: 362,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,486.23 : 541,196.82 = 241,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,486.23/541,196.82 = 241,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,486.23x = 541,196.82 × 241,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,486.23x = 130,593,855,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,593,855,840.00/360,486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,271.42

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