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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,471.68, 1,026,498.24 and 241,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,471.68, 1,026,498.24 and 241,136 is: 361,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,471.68 : 1,026,498.24 = 241,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,471.68/1,026,498.24 = 241,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,471.68x = 1,026,498.24 × 241,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,471.68x = 247,525,679,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,525,679,600.64/684,471.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,630.27

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