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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,463.68, 508,349.76 and 241,209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,463.68, 508,349.76 and 241,209.44 is: 332,783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,463.68 : 508,349.76 = 241,209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,463.68/508,349.76 = 241,209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,463.68x = 508,349.76 × 241,209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,463.68x = 122,618,760,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,618,760,933.73/368,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,783.85

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