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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,847.62, 1,226,904.60 and 241,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,847.62, 1,226,904.60 and 241,529.20 is: 362,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,847.62 : 1,226,904.60 = 241,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,847.62/1,226,904.60 = 241,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,847.62x = 1,226,904.60 × 241,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,847.62x = 296,333,286,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,333,286,514.32/817,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,333.13

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