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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,935.71, 571,102.81 and 241,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,935.71, 571,102.81 and 241,729.44 is: 333,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,935.71 : 571,102.81 = 241,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,935.71/571,102.81 = 241,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,935.71x = 571,102.81 × 241,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,935.71x = 138,052,362,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,052,362,443.73/413,935.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,511.60

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