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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,061.46, 1,036,739.82 and 241,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,061.46, 1,036,739.82 and 241,797 is: 362,747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,061.46 : 1,036,739.82 = 241,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,061.46/1,036,739.82 = 241,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,061.46x = 1,036,739.82 × 241,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,061.46x = 250,680,578,256.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,680,578,256.54/691,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,747.15

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