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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,249.56, 1,171,983.27 and 241,549.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,249.56, 1,171,983.27 and 241,549.91 is: 362,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,249.56 : 1,171,983.27 = 241,549.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,249.56/1,171,983.27 = 241,549.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,249.56x = 1,171,983.27 × 241,549.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,249.56x = 283,092,447,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,092,447,530.09/781,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,358.54

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