SOLUTION: If 424,904 is 41% of a total number, how can I determine what the total number is? In other words, what would be the number for the 51%? Thank you!

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Question 753232: If 424,904 is 41% of a total number, how can I determine what the total number is? In other words, what would be the number for the 51%?
Thank you!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the total number
+424904+=+.41x+
Divide both sides by +.41+
+x+=+.424904+%2F+.41+
+x+=+1036351.22+