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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,588.09, 701,164.15 and 242,888.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,588.09, 701,164.15 and 242,888.19 is: 364,219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,588.09 : 701,164.15 = 242,888.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,588.09/701,164.15 = 242,888.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,588.09x = 701,164.15 × 242,888.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,588.09x = 170,304,488,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,304,488,049.80/467,588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,219.04

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