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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,786, 518,856.84 and 241,883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,786, 518,856.84 and 241,883.28 is: 333,974.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,786 : 518,856.84 = 241,883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,786/518,856.84 = 241,883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,786x = 518,856.84 × 241,883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,786x = 125,502,794,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,502,794,309.64/375,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,974.11

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