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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,281.52, 530,317.44 and 241,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,281.52, 530,317.44 and 241,047.60 is: 332,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,281.52 : 530,317.44 = 241,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,281.52/530,317.44 = 241,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,281.52x = 530,317.44 × 241,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,281.52x = 127,831,746,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,831,746,150.14/384,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,651.30

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