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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,046.55, 550,569.83 and 241,480.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,046.55, 550,569.83 and 241,480.35 is: 362,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,046.55 : 550,569.83 = 241,480.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,046.55/550,569.83 = 241,480.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,046.55x = 550,569.83 × 241,480.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,046.55x = 132,951,794,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,951,794,040.44/367,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,220.53

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