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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,907.57, 520,253.66 and 241,306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,907.57, 520,253.66 and 241,306.73 is: 333,080.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,907.57 : 520,253.66 = 241,306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,907.57/520,253.66 = 241,306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,907.57x = 520,253.66 × 241,306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,907.57x = 125,540,710,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,540,710,987.16/376,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,080.90

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