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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,030.10, 588,045.15 and 241,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,030.10, 588,045.15 and 241,783.20 is: 362,674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,030.10 : 588,045.15 = 241,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,030.10/588,045.15 = 241,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,030.10x = 588,045.15 × 241,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,030.10x = 142,179,438,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,179,438,111.48/392,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,674.80

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