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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,411.59, 767,034.46 and 241,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,411.59, 767,034.46 and 241,539.44 is: 362,269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,411.59 : 767,034.46 = 241,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,411.59/767,034.46 = 241,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,411.59x = 767,034.46 × 241,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,411.59x = 185,269,070,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,269,070,395.85/511,411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,269.99

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