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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,719.40, 572,579.10 and 241,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,719.40, 572,579.10 and 241,636.20 is: 362,454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,719.40 : 572,579.10 = 241,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,719.40/572,579.10 = 241,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,719.40x = 572,579.10 × 241,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,719.40x = 138,355,837,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,355,837,923.42/381,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,454.30

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