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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,003.99, 1,081,428.14 and 241,177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,003.99, 1,081,428.14 and 241,177.39 is: 361,740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,003.99 : 1,081,428.14 = 241,177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,003.99/1,081,428.14 = 241,177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,003.99x = 1,081,428.14 × 241,177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,003.99x = 260,816,016,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,816,016,277.76/721,003.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,740.05

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