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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,753.61, 499,391.39 and 241,096.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,753.61, 499,391.39 and 241,096.01 is: 332,826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,753.61 : 499,391.39 = 241,096.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,753.61/499,391.39 = 241,096.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,753.61x = 499,391.39 × 241,096.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,753.61x = 120,401,269,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,401,269,663.14/361,753.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,826.73

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