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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,264.34, 761,900.76 and 241,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,264.34, 761,900.76 and 241,953.32 is: 362,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,264.34 : 761,900.76 = 241,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,264.34/761,900.76 = 241,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,264.34x = 761,900.76 × 241,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,264.34x = 184,344,418,392.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,344,418,392.52/508,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,693.98

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