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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,251.06, 1,171,985.52 and 241,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,251.06, 1,171,985.52 and 241,551.40 is: 362,360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,251.06 : 1,171,985.52 = 241,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,251.06/1,171,985.52 = 241,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,251.06x = 1,171,985.52 × 241,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,251.06x = 283,094,743,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,094,743,135.73/781,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,360.78

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