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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,080.59, 541,805.29 and 241,219.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,080.59, 541,805.29 and 241,219.49 is: 361,952.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,080.59 : 541,805.29 = 241,219.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,080.59/541,805.29 = 241,219.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,080.59x = 541,805.29 × 241,219.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,080.59x = 130,693,992,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,693,992,421.03/361,080.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,952.42

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