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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,221.40, 868,140.90 and 242,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,221.40, 868,140.90 and 242,261.40 is: 363,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,221.40 : 868,140.90 = 242,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,221.40/868,140.90 = 242,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,221.40x = 868,140.90 × 242,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,221.40x = 210,317,029,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,317,029,831.26/579,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,103.00

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