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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,241.71, 1,037,329.41 and 241,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,241.71, 1,037,329.41 and 241,966.30 is: 363,112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,241.71 : 1,037,329.41 = 241,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,241.71/1,037,329.41 = 241,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,241.71x = 1,037,329.41 × 241,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,241.71x = 250,998,759,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,998,759,218.88/691,241.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,112.87

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