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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,438.37, 700,908.09 and 242,572.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,438.37, 700,908.09 and 242,572.39 is: 363,729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,438.37 : 700,908.09 = 242,572.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,438.37/700,908.09 = 242,572.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,438.37x = 700,908.09 × 242,572.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,438.37x = 170,020,950,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,020,950,561.64/467,438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,729.13

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