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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,011.23, 558,892.35 and 241,851.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,011.23, 558,892.35 and 241,851.85 is: 333,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,011.23 : 558,892.35 = 241,851.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,011.23/558,892.35 = 241,851.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,011.23x = 558,892.35 × 241,851.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,011.23x = 135,169,148,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,169,148,384.15/405,011.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,741.73

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