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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,801.26, 1,427,740.76 and 241,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,801.26, 1,427,740.76 and 241,847.60 is: 362,781.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,801.26 : 1,427,740.76 = 241,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,801.26/1,427,740.76 = 241,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,801.26x = 1,427,740.76 × 241,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,801.26x = 345,295,676,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,295,676,228.18/951,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,781.28

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