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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,089.96, 1,081,557.09 and 241,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,089.96, 1,081,557.09 and 241,263.42 is: 361,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,089.96 : 1,081,557.09 = 241,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,089.96/1,081,557.09 = 241,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,089.96x = 1,081,557.09 × 241,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,089.96x = 260,940,162,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,940,162,458.65/721,089.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,869.08

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