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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,295.54, 761,947.38 and 241,984.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,295.54, 761,947.38 and 241,984.55 is: 362,740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,295.54 : 761,947.38 = 241,984.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,295.54/761,947.38 = 241,984.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,295.54x = 761,947.38 × 241,984.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,295.54x = 184,379,490,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,379,490,063.24/508,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,740.72

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