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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,256.45, 598,208.02 and 241,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,256.45, 598,208.02 and 241,152.75 is: 361,320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,256.45 : 598,208.02 = 241,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,256.45/598,208.02 = 241,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,256.45x = 598,208.02 × 241,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,256.45x = 144,259,508,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,259,508,492.17/399,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,320.42

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