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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,062.46, 1,036,741.32 and 241,798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,062.46, 1,036,741.32 and 241,798 is: 362,748.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,062.46 : 1,036,741.32 = 241,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,062.46/1,036,741.32 = 241,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,062.46x = 1,036,741.32 × 241,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,062.46x = 250,681,977,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,681,977,693.36/691,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,748.65

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