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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,705.50, 1,249,092.81 and 241,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,705.50, 1,249,092.81 and 241,729.50 is: 362,604.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,705.50 : 1,249,092.81 = 241,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,705.50/1,249,092.81 = 241,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,705.50x = 1,249,092.81 × 241,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,705.50x = 301,942,580,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,942,580,414.90/832,705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,604.28

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