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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,259.87, 1,172,002.08 and 241,558.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,259.87, 1,172,002.08 and 241,558.25 is: 362,372.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,259.87 : 1,172,002.08 = 241,558.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,259.87/1,172,002.08 = 241,558.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,259.87x = 1,172,002.08 × 241,558.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,259.87x = 283,106,772,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,106,772,230.28/781,259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,372.09

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