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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,319.20, 571,978.80 and 241,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,319.20, 571,978.80 and 241,696.80 is: 362,545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,319.20 : 571,978.80 = 241,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,319.20/571,978.80 = 241,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,319.20x = 571,978.80 × 241,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,319.20x = 138,245,445,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,245,445,627.84/381,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,545.20

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