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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,755.56, 1,308,985.02 and 241,521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,755.56, 1,308,985.02 and 241,521.84 is: 362,241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,755.56 : 1,308,985.02 = 241,521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,755.56/1,308,985.02 = 241,521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,755.56x = 1,308,985.02 × 241,521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,755.56x = 316,148,470,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,148,470,562.84/872,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,241.71

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