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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,169.64, 811,759.94 and 241,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,169.64, 811,759.94 and 241,665.48 is: 362,500.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,169.64 : 811,759.94 = 241,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,169.64/811,759.94 = 241,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,169.64x = 811,759.94 × 241,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,169.64x = 196,174,355,544.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,174,355,544.87/541,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,500.67

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