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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,250.75, 723,415.46 and 242,241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,250.75, 723,415.46 and 242,241.17 is: 363,381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,250.75 : 723,415.46 = 242,241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,250.75/723,415.46 = 242,241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,250.75x = 723,415.46 × 242,241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,250.75x = 175,241,002,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,241,002,598.21/482,250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,381.51

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