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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,723, 1,249,119.06 and 241,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,723, 1,249,119.06 and 241,747 is: 362,630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,723 : 1,249,119.06 = 241,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,723/1,249,119.06 = 241,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,723x = 1,249,119.06 × 241,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,723x = 301,970,785,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,970,785,397.82/832,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,630.53

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