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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,339.20, 1,248,710.40 and 241,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,339.20, 1,248,710.40 and 241,363.20 is: 362,103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,339.20 : 1,248,710.40 = 241,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,339.20/1,248,710.40 = 241,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,339.20x = 1,248,710.40 × 241,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,339.20x = 301,392,738,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,392,738,017.28/832,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,103.26

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