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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,553.06, 573,438.56 and 241,109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,553.06, 573,438.56 and 241,109.78 is: 332,717.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,553.06 : 573,438.56 = 241,109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,553.06/573,438.56 = 241,109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,553.06x = 573,438.56 × 241,109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,553.06x = 138,261,640,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,261,640,972.38/415,553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,717.18

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