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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,686.31, 701,311.37 and 242,986.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,686.31, 701,311.37 and 242,986.33 is: 364,366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,686.31 : 701,311.37 = 242,986.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,686.31/701,311.37 = 242,986.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,686.31x = 701,311.37 × 242,986.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,686.31x = 170,409,075,645.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,409,075,645.28/467,686.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,366.19

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