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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,987.70, 1,248,183.15 and 241,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,987.70, 1,248,183.15 and 241,011.70 is: 361,575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,987.70 : 1,248,183.15 = 241,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,987.70/1,248,183.15 = 241,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,987.70x = 1,248,183.15 × 241,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,987.70x = 300,826,742,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,826,742,892.86/831,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,575.95

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