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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,239.15, 1,036,968.08 and 241,949.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,239.15, 1,036,968.08 and 241,949.16 is: 362,962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,239.15 : 1,036,968.08 = 241,949.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,239.15/1,036,968.08 = 241,949.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,239.15x = 1,036,968.08 × 241,949.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,239.15x = 250,893,554,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,893,554,693.07/691,239.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,962.01

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