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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,676.94, 499,053.51 and 240,998.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,676.94, 499,053.51 and 240,998.46 is: 332,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,676.94 : 499,053.51 = 240,998.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,676.94/499,053.51 = 240,998.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,676.94x = 499,053.51 × 240,998.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,676.94x = 120,271,127,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,271,127,367.60/361,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,537.45

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