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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,170.64, 811,761.44 and 241,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,170.64, 811,761.44 and 241,666.48 is: 362,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,170.64 : 811,761.44 = 241,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,170.64/811,761.44 = 241,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,170.64x = 811,761.44 × 241,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,170.64x = 196,175,529,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,175,529,804.53/541,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,502.17

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