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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,379.30, 647,360.55 and 241,839.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,379.30, 647,360.55 and 241,839.30 is: 362,922.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,379.30 : 647,360.55 = 241,839.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,379.30/647,360.55 = 241,839.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,379.30x = 647,360.55 × 241,839.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,379.30x = 156,557,222,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,557,222,259.62/431,379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,922.43

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