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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,163.34, 843,333.21 and 242,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,163.34, 843,333.21 and 242,406.12 is: 363,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,163.34 : 843,333.21 = 242,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,163.34/843,333.21 = 242,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,163.34x = 843,333.21 × 242,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,163.34x = 204,429,131,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,429,131,303.25/562,163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,647.21

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