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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,413.59, 767,037.46 and 241,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,413.59, 767,037.46 and 241,541.44 is: 362,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,413.59 : 767,037.46 = 241,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,413.59/767,037.46 = 241,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,413.59x = 767,037.46 × 241,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,413.59x = 185,271,332,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,271,332,622.34/511,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,272.99

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