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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,254.20, 583,190.10 and 241,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,254.20, 583,190.10 and 241,337.40 is: 361,577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,254.20 : 583,190.10 = 241,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,254.20/583,190.10 = 241,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,254.20x = 583,190.10 × 241,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,254.20x = 140,745,582,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,745,582,439.74/389,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,577.56

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