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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,901.40, 869,160.90 and 242,941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,901.40, 869,160.90 and 242,941.40 is: 364,122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,901.40 : 869,160.90 = 242,941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,901.40/869,160.90 = 242,941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,901.40x = 869,160.90 × 242,941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,901.40x = 211,155,165,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,155,165,871.26/579,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,122.53

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