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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,075.12, 842,304.30 and 242,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,075.12, 842,304.30 and 242,139.16 is: 362,860.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,075.12 : 842,304.30 = 242,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,075.12/842,304.30 = 242,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,075.12x = 842,304.30 × 242,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,075.12x = 203,954,855,666.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,954,855,666.39/562,075.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,860.49

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