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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,288.07, 1,172,044.42 and 241,586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,288.07, 1,172,044.42 and 241,586.48 is: 362,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,288.07 : 1,172,044.42 = 241,586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,288.07/1,172,044.42 = 241,586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,288.07x = 1,172,044.42 × 241,586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,288.07x = 283,150,088,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,150,088,157.59/781,288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,414.45

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