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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,042.30, 550,563.45 and 241,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,042.30, 550,563.45 and 241,476.10 is: 362,214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,042.30 : 550,563.45 = 241,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,042.30/550,563.45 = 241,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,042.30x = 550,563.45 × 241,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,042.30x = 132,947,914,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,947,914,708.55/367,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,214.15

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