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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,038.61, 1,372,567.23 and 241,216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,038.61, 1,372,567.23 and 241,216.62 is: 361,827.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,038.61 : 1,372,567.23 = 241,216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,038.61/1,372,567.23 = 241,216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,038.61x = 1,372,567.23 × 241,216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,038.61x = 331,086,027,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,086,027,943.36/915,038.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,827.39

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