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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,373.02, 721,825.62 and 241,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,373.02, 721,825.62 and 241,383.88 is: 361,958.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,373.02 : 721,825.62 = 241,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,373.02/721,825.62 = 241,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,373.02x = 721,825.62 × 241,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,373.02x = 174,237,068,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,237,068,839.01/481,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,958.53

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