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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,414.59, 767,038.96 and 241,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,414.59, 767,038.96 and 241,542.44 is: 362,274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,414.59 : 767,038.96 = 241,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,414.59/767,038.96 = 241,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,414.59x = 767,038.96 × 241,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,414.59x = 185,272,461,973.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,272,461,973.46/511,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,274.49

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