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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,549.24, 842,276.53 and 241,688.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,549.24, 842,276.53 and 241,688.19 is: 362,511.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,549.24 : 842,276.53 = 241,688.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,549.24/842,276.53 = 241,688.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,549.24x = 842,276.53 × 241,688.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,549.24x = 203,568,290,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,568,290,015.18/561,549.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,511.91

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