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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,237.54, 721,564.00 and 241,072.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,237.54, 721,564.00 and 241,072.13 is: 361,461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,237.54 : 721,564.00 = 241,072.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,237.54/721,564.00 = 241,072.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,237.54x = 721,564.00 × 241,072.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,237.54x = 173,948,971,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,948,971,612.55/481,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,461.77

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