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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,254.84, 761,886.53 and 241,943.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,254.84, 761,886.53 and 241,943.85 is: 362,679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,254.84 : 761,886.53 = 241,943.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,254.84/761,886.53 = 241,943.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,254.84x = 761,886.53 × 241,943.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,254.84x = 184,333,759,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,333,759,121.62/508,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,679.79

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