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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,340.70, 1,248,712.65 and 241,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,340.70, 1,248,712.65 and 241,364.70 is: 362,105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,340.70 : 1,248,712.65 = 241,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,340.70/1,248,712.65 = 241,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,340.70x = 1,248,712.65 × 241,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,340.70x = 301,395,154,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,395,154,153.46/832,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,105.51

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