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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,233.65, 1,372,694.41 and 241,321.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,233.65, 1,372,694.41 and 241,321.58 is: 361,941.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,233.65 : 1,372,694.41 = 241,321.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,233.65/1,372,694.41 = 241,321.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,233.65x = 1,372,694.41 × 241,321.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,233.65x = 331,260,782,464.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,260,782,464.15/915,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,941.22

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