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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,340.20, 1,248,711.90 and 241,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,340.20, 1,248,711.90 and 241,364.20 is: 362,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,340.20 : 1,248,711.90 = 241,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,340.20/1,248,711.90 = 241,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,340.20x = 1,248,711.90 × 241,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,340.20x = 301,394,348,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,394,348,773.98/832,340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,104.76

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