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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,329.17, 1,121,171.71 and 241,890.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,329.17, 1,121,171.71 and 241,890.24 is: 362,892.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,329.17 : 1,121,171.71 = 241,890.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,329.17/1,121,171.71 = 241,890.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,329.17x = 1,121,171.71 × 241,890.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,329.17x = 271,200,494,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,200,494,013.11/747,329.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,892.96

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