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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,967.89, 502,008.33 and 241,238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,967.89, 502,008.33 and 241,238.31 is: 332,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,967.89 : 502,008.33 = 241,238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,967.89/502,008.33 = 241,238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,967.89x = 502,008.33 × 241,238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,967.89x = 121,103,641,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,103,641,135.12/363,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,731.66

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