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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,901.44, 499,682.82 and 241,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,901.44, 499,682.82 and 241,327 is: 333,203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,901.44 : 499,682.82 = 241,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,901.44/499,682.82 = 241,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,901.44x = 499,682.82 × 241,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,901.44x = 120,586,955,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,586,955,902.14/361,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,203.86

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