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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,002.99, 1,081,426.64 and 241,176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,002.99, 1,081,426.64 and 241,176.39 is: 361,738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,002.99 : 1,081,426.64 = 241,176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,002.99/1,081,426.64 = 241,176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,002.99x = 1,081,426.64 × 241,176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,002.99x = 260,814,568,943.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,814,568,943.12/721,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,738.54

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