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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,004.80, 550,507.20 and 241,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,004.80, 550,507.20 and 241,438.60 is: 362,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,004.80 : 550,507.20 = 241,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,004.80/550,507.20 = 241,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,004.80x = 550,507.20 × 241,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,004.80x = 132,913,687,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,913,687,657.92/367,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,157.90

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