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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,690.82, 701,318.10 and 242,990.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,690.82, 701,318.10 and 242,990.85 is: 364,372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,690.82 : 701,318.10 = 242,990.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,690.82/701,318.10 = 242,990.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,690.82x = 701,318.10 × 242,990.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,690.82x = 170,413,881,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,413,881,239.39/467,690.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,372.94

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