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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,541.64, 548,879.10 and 241,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,541.64, 548,879.10 and 241,503.56 is: 361,640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,541.64 : 548,879.10 = 241,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,541.64/548,879.10 = 241,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,541.64x = 548,879.10 × 241,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,541.64x = 132,556,256,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,556,256,659.60/366,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,640.38

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