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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,655.70, 541,419.36 and 241,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,655.70, 541,419.36 and 241,414.40 is: 361,411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,655.70 : 541,419.36 = 241,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,655.70/541,419.36 = 241,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,655.70x = 541,419.36 × 241,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,655.70x = 130,706,429,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,706,429,942.78/361,655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,411.23

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