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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,557.70, 573,444.91 and 241,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,557.70, 573,444.91 and 241,114.44 is: 332,723.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,557.70 : 573,444.91 = 241,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,557.70/573,444.91 = 241,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,557.70x = 573,444.91 × 241,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,557.70x = 138,265,845,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,265,845,893.69/415,557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,723.58

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