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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,722, 1,249,117.56 and 241,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,722, 1,249,117.56 and 241,746 is: 362,629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,722 : 1,249,117.56 = 241,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,722/1,249,117.56 = 241,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,722x = 1,249,117.56 × 241,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,722x = 301,969,173,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,969,173,659.76/832,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,629.03

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