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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,628.48, 1,308,971.28 and 241,489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,628.48, 1,308,971.28 and 241,489.44 is: 362,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,628.48 : 1,308,971.28 = 241,489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,628.48/1,308,971.28 = 241,489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,628.48x = 1,308,971.28 × 241,489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,628.48x = 316,102,741,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,102,741,383.28/872,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,242.06

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