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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,797.67, 502,248.89 and 241,455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,797.67, 502,248.89 and 241,455.96 is: 333,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,797.67 : 502,248.89 = 241,455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,797.67/502,248.89 = 241,455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,797.67x = 502,248.89 × 241,455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,797.67x = 121,270,986,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,270,986,686.61/363,797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,347.34

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