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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871,593, 1,307,464.82 and 240,506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871,593, 1,307,464.82 and 240,506.81 is: 360,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871,593 : 1,307,464.82 = 240,506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871,593/1,307,464.82 = 240,506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871,593x = 1,307,464.82 × 240,506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871,593x = 314,454,193,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,454,193,045.42/871,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,781.00

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