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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,792.26, 518,865.46 and 241,889.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,792.26, 518,865.46 and 241,889.54 is: 333,982.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,792.26 : 518,865.46 = 241,889.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,792.26/518,865.46 = 241,889.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,792.26x = 518,865.46 × 241,889.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,792.26x = 125,508,127,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,508,127,441.29/375,792.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,982.74

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