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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,349.42, 842,623.54 and 241,659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,349.42, 842,623.54 and 241,659.52 is: 362,747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,349.42 : 842,623.54 = 241,659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,349.42/842,623.54 = 241,659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,349.42x = 842,623.54 × 241,659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,349.42x = 203,628,000,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,628,000,217.10/561,349.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,747.32

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