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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,418.59, 1,121,305.34 and 241,979.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,418.59, 1,121,305.34 and 241,979.65 is: 363,026.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,418.59 : 1,121,305.34 = 241,979.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,418.59/1,121,305.34 = 241,979.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,418.59x = 1,121,305.34 × 241,979.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,418.59x = 271,333,071,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,333,071,518.02/747,418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,026.92

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