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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,996.79, 518,991.74 and 241,860.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,996.79, 518,991.74 and 241,860.79 is: 333,842.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,996.79 : 518,991.74 = 241,860.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,996.79/518,991.74 = 241,860.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,996.79x = 518,991.74 × 241,860.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,996.79x = 125,523,752,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,523,752,239.88/375,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,842.62

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