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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,900.44, 499,681.44 and 241,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,900.44, 499,681.44 and 241,326 is: 333,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,900.44 : 499,681.44 = 241,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,900.44/499,681.44 = 241,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,900.44x = 499,681.44 × 241,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,900.44x = 120,586,123,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,586,123,189.44/361,900.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,202.48

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