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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,417.09, 1,121,303.10 and 241,978.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,417.09, 1,121,303.10 and 241,978.16 is: 363,024.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,417.09 : 1,121,303.10 = 241,978.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,417.09/1,121,303.10 = 241,978.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,417.09x = 1,121,303.10 × 241,978.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,417.09x = 271,330,855,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,330,855,333.78/747,417.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,024.69

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