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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,784, 518,854.08 and 241,881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,784, 518,854.08 and 241,881.28 is: 333,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,784 : 518,854.08 = 241,881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,784/518,854.08 = 241,881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,784x = 518,854.08 × 241,881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,784x = 125,501,089,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,501,089,003.62/375,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,971.35

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