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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,839.32, 1,309,260.60 and 241,754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,839.32, 1,309,260.60 and 241,754.82 is: 362,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,839.32 : 1,309,260.60 = 241,754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,839.32/1,309,260.60 = 241,754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,839.32x = 1,309,260.60 × 241,754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,839.32x = 316,520,060,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,520,060,686.09/872,839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,632.68

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