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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,051.06, 1,308,077.20 and 240,965.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,051.06, 1,308,077.20 and 240,965.48 is: 361,448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,051.06 : 1,308,077.20 = 240,965.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,051.06/1,308,077.20 = 240,965.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,051.06x = 1,308,077.20 × 240,965.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,051.06x = 315,201,450,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,201,450,375.06/872,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,448.39

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