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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,642.92, 1,308,966.18 and 241,558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,642.92, 1,308,966.18 and 241,558.60 is: 362,338.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,642.92 : 1,308,966.18 = 241,558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,642.92/1,308,966.18 = 241,558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,642.92x = 1,308,966.18 × 241,558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,642.92x = 316,192,037,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,192,037,888.15/872,642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,338.40

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