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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,666.50, 1,082,740.23 and 241,941.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,666.50, 1,082,740.23 and 241,941.73 is: 362,993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,666.50 : 1,082,740.23 = 241,941.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,666.50/1,082,740.23 = 241,941.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,666.50x = 1,082,740.23 × 241,941.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,666.50x = 261,960,041,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,960,041,679.95/721,666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,993.22

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