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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,412.59, 767,035.96 and 241,540.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,412.59, 767,035.96 and 241,540.44 is: 362,271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,412.59 : 767,035.96 = 241,540.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,412.59/767,035.96 = 241,540.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,412.59x = 767,035.96 × 241,540.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,412.59x = 185,270,203,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,270,203,274.22/511,412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,271.49

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