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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,897.44, 499,677.30 and 241,323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,897.44, 499,677.30 and 241,323 is: 333,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,897.44 : 499,677.30 = 241,323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,897.44/499,677.30 = 241,323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,897.44x = 499,677.30 × 241,323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,897.44x = 120,583,625,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,583,625,067.90/361,897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,198.34

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