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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,323.31, 1,121,162.91 and 241,884.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,323.31, 1,121,162.91 and 241,884.37 is: 362,884.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,323.31 : 1,121,162.91 = 241,884.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,323.31/1,121,162.91 = 241,884.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,323.31x = 1,121,162.91 × 241,884.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,323.31x = 271,191,785,049.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,191,785,049.31/747,323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,884.15

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