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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,525.56, 925,313.22 and 242,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,525.56, 925,313.22 and 242,811 is: 364,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,525.56 : 925,313.22 = 242,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,525.56/925,313.22 = 242,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,525.56x = 925,313.22 × 242,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,525.56x = 224,676,228,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,676,228,261.42/616,525.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,423.22

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