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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,791.25, 1,427,725.76 and 241,837.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,791.25, 1,427,725.76 and 241,837.59 is: 362,766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,791.25 : 1,427,725.76 = 241,837.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,791.25/1,427,725.76 = 241,837.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,791.25x = 1,427,725.76 × 241,837.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,791.25x = 345,277,755,770.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,277,755,770.13/951,791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,766.26

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