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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,348.42, 842,622.04 and 241,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,348.42, 842,622.04 and 241,658.52 is: 362,745.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,348.42 : 842,622.04 = 241,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,348.42/842,622.04 = 241,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,348.42x = 842,622.04 × 241,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,348.42x = 203,626,795,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,626,795,105.78/561,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,745.82

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