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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,964.43, 499,460.73 and 241,183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,964.43, 499,460.73 and 241,183.71 is: 332,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,964.43 : 499,460.73 = 241,183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,964.43/499,460.73 = 241,183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,964.43x = 499,460.73 × 241,183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,964.43x = 120,461,791,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,461,791,860.71/361,964.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,800.08

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