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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,395.60, 541,732.52 and 241,553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,395.60, 541,732.52 and 241,553.48 is: 362,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,395.60 : 541,732.52 = 241,553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,395.60/541,732.52 = 241,553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,395.60x = 541,732.52 × 241,553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,395.60x = 130,857,375,435.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,857,375,435.17/361,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,089.01

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