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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,686.87, 1,082,770.73 and 241,962.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,686.87, 1,082,770.73 and 241,962.15 is: 363,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,686.87 : 1,082,770.73 = 241,962.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,686.87/1,082,770.73 = 241,962.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,686.87x = 1,082,770.73 × 241,962.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,686.87x = 261,989,529,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,989,529,425.03/721,686.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,023.83

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