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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,162.56, 1,321,744.80 and 241,471.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,162.56, 1,321,744.80 and 241,471.76 is: 362,207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,162.56 : 1,321,744.80 = 241,471.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,162.56/1,321,744.80 = 241,471.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,162.56x = 1,321,744.80 × 241,471.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,162.56x = 319,164,043,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,164,043,126.85/881,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,207.90

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