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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,549.68, 677,730.60 and 241,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,549.68, 677,730.60 and 241,367.28 is: 362,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,549.68 : 677,730.60 = 241,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,549.68/677,730.60 = 241,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,549.68x = 677,730.60 × 241,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,549.68x = 163,581,991,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,581,991,494.77/451,549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,267.98

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