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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,571.20, 568,033.92 and 241,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,571.20, 568,033.92 and 241,847.04 is: 333,787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,571.20 : 568,033.92 = 241,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,571.20/568,033.92 = 241,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,571.20x = 568,033.92 × 241,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,571.20x = 137,377,322,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,377,322,171.60/411,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,787.50

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