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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,240.71, 1,037,327.91 and 241,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,240.71, 1,037,327.91 and 241,965.30 is: 363,111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,240.71 : 1,037,327.91 = 241,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,240.71/1,037,327.91 = 241,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,240.71x = 1,037,327.91 × 241,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,240.71x = 250,997,358,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,997,358,941.52/691,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,111.37

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