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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,001.99, 551,862.89 and 241,608.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,001.99, 551,862.89 and 241,608.43 is: 362,320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,001.99 : 551,862.89 = 241,608.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,001.99/551,862.89 = 241,608.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,001.99x = 551,862.89 × 241,608.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,001.99x = 133,334,726,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,334,726,428.16/368,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,320.67

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