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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,345.56, 695,585.16 and 242,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,345.56, 695,585.16 and 242,263 is: 362,907.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,345.56 : 695,585.16 = 242,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,345.56/695,585.16 = 242,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,345.56x = 695,585.16 × 242,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,345.56x = 168,514,547,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,514,547,617.08/464,345.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,907.63

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