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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,803.26, 1,427,743.76 and 241,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,803.26, 1,427,743.76 and 241,849.60 is: 362,784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,803.26 : 1,427,743.76 = 241,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,803.26/1,427,743.76 = 241,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,803.26x = 1,427,743.76 × 241,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,803.26x = 345,299,257,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,299,257,258.50/951,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,784.28

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