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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,903.44, 499,685.58 and 241,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,903.44, 499,685.58 and 241,329 is: 333,206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,903.44 : 499,685.58 = 241,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,903.44/499,685.58 = 241,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,903.44x = 499,685.58 × 241,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,903.44x = 120,588,621,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,588,621,335.82/361,903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,206.62

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