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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,842.62, 1,226,897.08 and 241,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,842.62, 1,226,897.08 and 241,524.20 is: 362,325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,842.62 : 1,226,897.08 = 241,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,842.62/1,226,897.08 = 241,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,842.62x = 1,226,897.08 × 241,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,842.62x = 296,325,335,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,325,335,729.34/817,842.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,325.62

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