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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,550.24, 842,278.03 and 241,689.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,550.24, 842,278.03 and 241,689.19 is: 362,513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,550.24 : 842,278.03 = 241,689.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,550.24/842,278.03 = 241,689.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,550.24x = 842,278.03 × 241,689.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,550.24x = 203,569,494,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,569,494,825.50/561,550.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,513.41

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