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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,375.08, 555,325.89 and 241,318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,375.08, 555,325.89 and 241,318.73 is: 333,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,375.08 : 555,325.89 = 241,318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,375.08/555,325.89 = 241,318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,375.08x = 555,325.89 × 241,318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,375.08x = 134,010,538,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,010,538,510.92/402,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,048.80

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