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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,343.08, 783,252.18 and 242,057.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,343.08, 783,252.18 and 242,057.16 is: 362,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,343.08 : 783,252.18 = 242,057.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,343.08/783,252.18 = 242,057.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,343.08x = 783,252.18 × 242,057.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,343.08x = 189,591,798,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,591,798,254.61/522,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,964.12

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