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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,902.44, 499,684.20 and 241,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,902.44, 499,684.20 and 241,328 is: 333,205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,902.44 : 499,684.20 = 241,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,902.44/499,684.20 = 241,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,902.44x = 499,684.20 × 241,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,902.44x = 120,587,788,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,587,788,617.60/361,902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,205.24

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