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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,361.76, 722,124.63 and 241,590.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,361.76, 722,124.63 and 241,590.01 is: 362,426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,361.76 : 722,124.63 = 241,590.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,361.76/722,124.63 = 241,590.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,361.76x = 722,124.63 × 241,590.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,361.76x = 174,458,096,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,458,096,582.95/481,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,426.16

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