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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,355.76, 722,115.63 and 241,584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,355.76, 722,115.63 and 241,584.01 is: 362,417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,355.76 : 722,115.63 = 241,584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,355.76/722,115.63 = 241,584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,355.76x = 722,115.63 × 241,584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,355.76x = 174,451,589,579.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,451,589,579.08/481,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,417.16

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