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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,301.83, 1,121,130.61 and 241,862.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,301.83, 1,121,130.61 and 241,862.81 is: 362,851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,301.83 : 1,121,130.61 = 241,862.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,301.83/1,121,130.61 = 241,862.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,301.83x = 1,121,130.61 × 241,862.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,301.83x = 271,159,800,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,159,800,487.90/747,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,851.78

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