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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001,147.50, 1,501,705.33 and 242,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001,147.50, 1,501,705.33 and 242,995.23 is: 364,488.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001,147.50 : 1,501,705.33 = 242,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001,147.50/1,501,705.33 = 242,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001,147.50x = 1,501,705.33 × 242,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001,147.50x = 364,907,232,055.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,907,232,055.58/1,001,147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,488.98

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