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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,330.39, 1,260,322.67 and 241,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,330.39, 1,260,322.67 and 241,158 is: 361,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,330.39 : 1,260,322.67 = 241,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,330.39/1,260,322.67 = 241,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,330.39x = 1,260,322.67 × 241,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,330.39x = 303,936,893,246.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,936,893,246.07/840,330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,687.38

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