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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,337.70, 1,248,708.15 and 241,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,337.70, 1,248,708.15 and 241,361.70 is: 362,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,337.70 : 1,248,708.15 = 241,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,337.70/1,248,708.15 = 241,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,337.70x = 1,248,708.15 × 241,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,337.70x = 301,390,321,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,390,321,887.86/832,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,101.01

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