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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,861.43, 1,309,292.16 and 241,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,861.43, 1,309,292.16 and 241,775.46 is: 362,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,861.43 : 1,309,292.16 = 241,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,861.43/1,309,292.16 = 241,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,861.43x = 1,309,292.16 × 241,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,861.43x = 316,554,714,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,554,714,258.39/872,861.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,663.19

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