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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,344.08, 783,253.68 and 242,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,344.08, 783,253.68 and 242,058.16 is: 362,965.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,344.08 : 783,253.68 = 242,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,344.08/783,253.68 = 242,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,344.08x = 783,253.68 × 242,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,344.08x = 189,592,944,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,592,944,594.03/522,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,965.62

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