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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,184.58, 679,310.30 and 242,766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,184.58, 679,310.30 and 242,766.02 is: 363,899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,184.58 : 679,310.30 = 242,766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,184.58/679,310.30 = 242,766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,184.58x = 679,310.30 × 242,766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,184.58x = 164,913,457,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,913,457,876.01/453,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,899.09

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