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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,217.69, 1,261,637.90 and 242,045.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,217.69, 1,261,637.90 and 242,045.30 is: 363,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,217.69 : 1,261,637.90 = 242,045.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,217.69/1,261,637.90 = 242,045.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,217.69x = 1,261,637.90 × 242,045.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,217.69x = 305,373,516,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,373,516,478.45/841,217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,013.67

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