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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,697.70, 412,999.80 and 242,819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,697.70, 412,999.80 and 242,819.80 is: 363,748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,697.70 : 412,999.80 = 242,819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,697.70/412,999.80 = 242,819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,697.70x = 412,999.80 × 242,819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,697.70x = 100,284,528,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,284,528,836.04/275,697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,748.15

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