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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,052.30, 550,578.45 and 241,486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,052.30, 550,578.45 and 241,486.10 is: 362,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,052.30 : 550,578.45 = 241,486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,052.30/550,578.45 = 241,486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,052.30x = 550,578.45 × 241,486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,052.30x = 132,957,042,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,957,042,634.55/367,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,229.15

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