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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,710, 1,249,099.56 and 241,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,710, 1,249,099.56 and 241,734 is: 362,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,710 : 1,249,099.56 = 241,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,710/1,249,099.56 = 241,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,710x = 1,249,099.56 × 241,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,710x = 301,949,833,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,949,833,037.04/832,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,611.03

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