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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,983.28, 1,309,471.32 and 241,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,983.28, 1,309,471.32 and 241,895.28 is: 362,841.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,983.28 : 1,309,471.32 = 241,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,983.28/1,309,471.32 = 241,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,983.28x = 1,309,471.32 × 241,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,983.28x = 316,754,931,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,754,931,603.37/872,983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,841.92

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