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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,007.60, 1,120,511.40 and 241,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,007.60, 1,120,511.40 and 241,567.60 is: 362,351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,007.60 : 1,120,511.40 = 241,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,007.60/1,120,511.40 = 241,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,007.60x = 1,120,511.40 × 241,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,007.60x = 270,679,249,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,679,249,670.64/747,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,351.40

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