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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,799.89, 727,723.91 and 241,906.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,799.89, 727,723.91 and 241,906.19 is: 362,373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,799.89 : 727,723.91 = 241,906.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,799.89/727,723.91 = 241,906.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,799.89x = 727,723.91 × 241,906.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,799.89x = 176,040,913,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,040,913,591.85/485,799.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,373.31

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