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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,222.48, 1,308,358.32 and 241,136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,222.48, 1,308,358.32 and 241,136.24 is: 361,711.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,222.48 : 1,308,358.32 = 241,136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,222.48/1,308,358.32 = 241,136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,222.48x = 1,308,358.32 × 241,136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,222.48x = 315,492,605,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,492,605,857.52/872,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,711.16

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