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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541,179.69, 811,774.98 and 241,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541,179.69, 811,774.98 and 241,675.44 is: 362,515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541,179.69 : 811,774.98 = 241,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541,179.69/811,774.98 = 241,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541,179.69x = 811,774.98 × 241,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541,179.69x = 196,186,075,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,186,075,472.49/541,179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,515.59

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