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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,687.81, 701,313.62 and 242,987.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,687.81, 701,313.62 and 242,987.84 is: 364,368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,687.81 : 701,313.62 = 242,987.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,687.81/701,313.62 = 242,987.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,687.81x = 701,313.62 × 242,987.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,687.81x = 170,410,676,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,410,676,964.87/467,687.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,368.44

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