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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,437.37, 700,906.59 and 242,571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,437.37, 700,906.59 and 242,571.39 is: 363,727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,437.37 : 700,906.59 = 242,571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,437.37/700,906.59 = 242,571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,437.37x = 700,906.59 × 242,571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,437.37x = 170,019,885,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,019,885,796.46/467,437.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,727.63

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