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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,659.16, 761,138.82 and 241,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,659.16, 761,138.82 and 241,195.08 is: 361,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,659.16 : 761,138.82 = 241,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,659.16/761,138.82 = 241,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,659.16x = 761,138.82 × 241,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,659.16x = 183,582,938,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,582,938,581.01/507,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,626.37

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