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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,249.06, 1,171,982.52 and 241,549.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,249.06, 1,171,982.52 and 241,549.41 is: 362,357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,249.06 : 1,171,982.52 = 241,549.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,249.06/1,171,982.52 = 241,549.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,249.06x = 1,171,982.52 × 241,549.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,249.06x = 283,091,686,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,091,686,236.31/781,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,357.79

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