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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,156, 1,359,238.32 and 241,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,156, 1,359,238.32 and 241,308 is: 361,963.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,156 : 1,359,238.32 = 241,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,156/1,359,238.32 = 241,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,156x = 1,359,238.32 × 241,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,156x = 327,995,080,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,995,080,522.56/906,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,963.15

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