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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,662.31, 1,226,527.28 and 241,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,662.31, 1,226,527.28 and 241,285.60 is: 361,938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,662.31 : 1,226,527.28 = 241,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,662.31/1,226,527.28 = 241,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,662.31x = 1,226,527.28 × 241,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,662.31x = 295,943,371,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,943,371,902.72/817,662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,938.38

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