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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,834.64, 542,066.88 and 241,528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,834.64, 542,066.88 and 241,528.84 is: 361,835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,834.64 : 542,066.88 = 241,528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,834.64/542,066.88 = 241,528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,834.64x = 542,066.88 × 241,528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,834.64x = 130,924,784,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,924,784,279.39/361,834.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,835.96

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