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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,471.25, 701,381.84 and 242,691.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,471.25, 701,381.84 and 242,691.39 is: 364,127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,471.25 : 701,381.84 = 242,691.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,471.25/701,381.84 = 242,691.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,471.25x = 701,381.84 × 242,691.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,471.25x = 170,219,332,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,219,332,456.90/467,471.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,127.92

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