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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,777.40, 1,262,852.69 and 242,691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,777.40, 1,262,852.69 and 242,691.82 is: 364,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,777.40 : 1,262,852.69 = 242,691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,777.40/1,262,852.69 = 242,691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,777.40x = 1,262,852.69 × 242,691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,777.40x = 306,484,013,357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,484,013,357.41/841,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,091.52

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