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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,393.59, 541,729.53 and 241,551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,393.59, 541,729.53 and 241,551.48 is: 362,086.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,393.59 : 541,729.53 = 241,551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,393.59/541,729.53 = 241,551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,393.59x = 541,729.53 × 241,551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,393.59x = 130,855,569,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,855,569,731.20/361,393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,086.03

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