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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,549.73, 573,433.96 and 241,106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,549.73, 573,433.96 and 241,106.44 is: 332,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,549.73 : 573,433.96 = 241,106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,549.73/573,433.96 = 241,106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,549.73x = 573,433.96 × 241,106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,549.73x = 138,258,622,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,258,622,218.84/415,549.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,712.58

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