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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,593.19, 701,171.79 and 242,893.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,593.19, 701,171.79 and 242,893.31 is: 364,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,593.19 : 701,171.79 = 242,893.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,593.19/701,171.79 = 242,893.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,593.19x = 701,171.79 × 242,893.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,593.19x = 170,309,937,793.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,309,937,793.80/467,593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,226.73

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