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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,214.39, 723,361.03 and 242,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,214.39, 723,361.03 and 242,204.88 is: 363,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,214.39 : 723,361.03 = 242,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,214.39/723,361.03 = 242,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,214.39x = 723,361.03 × 242,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,214.39x = 175,201,574,937.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,201,574,937.32/482,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,327.14

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