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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,707.50, 1,249,095.82 and 241,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,707.50, 1,249,095.82 and 241,731.50 is: 362,607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,707.50 : 1,249,095.82 = 241,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,707.50/1,249,095.82 = 241,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,707.50x = 1,249,095.82 × 241,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,707.50x = 301,945,806,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,945,806,212.33/832,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,607.29

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