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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,617.92, 1,308,955.50 and 241,478.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,617.92, 1,308,955.50 and 241,478.88 is: 362,226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,617.92 : 1,308,955.50 = 241,478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,617.92/1,308,955.50 = 241,478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,617.92x = 1,308,955.50 × 241,478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,617.92x = 316,085,108,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,085,108,109.84/872,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,226.24

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