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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,264.86, 598,220.58 and 241,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,264.86, 598,220.58 and 241,161.14 is: 361,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,264.86 : 598,220.58 = 241,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,264.86/598,220.58 = 241,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,264.86x = 598,220.58 × 241,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,264.86x = 144,267,557,044.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,267,557,044.26/399,264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,332.97

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