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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,261.73, 745,565.82 and 241,026.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,261.73, 745,565.82 and 241,026.49 is: 361,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,261.73 : 745,565.82 = 241,026.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,261.73/745,565.82 = 241,026.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,261.73x = 745,565.82 × 241,026.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,261.73x = 179,701,108,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,701,108,492.87/497,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,381.33

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