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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,429.14, 1,121,321.10 and 241,990.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,429.14, 1,121,321.10 and 241,990.16 is: 363,042.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,429.14 : 1,121,321.10 = 241,990.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,429.14/1,121,321.10 = 241,990.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,429.14x = 1,121,321.10 × 241,990.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,429.14x = 271,348,666,793.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,348,666,793.77/747,429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,042.67

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