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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,024.53, 1,081,667 and 241,206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,024.53, 1,081,667 and 241,206.85 is: 361,853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,024.53 : 1,081,667 = 241,206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,024.53/1,081,667 = 241,206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,024.53x = 1,081,667 × 241,206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,024.53x = 260,905,489,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,905,489,818.95/721,024.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,853.83

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