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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,311.34, 1,082,023.30 and 241,540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,311.34, 1,082,023.30 and 241,540.96 is: 362,330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,311.34 : 1,082,023.30 = 241,540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,311.34/1,082,023.30 = 241,540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,311.34x = 1,082,023.30 × 241,540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,311.34x = 261,352,946,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,352,946,624.37/721,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,330.29

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