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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,279.38, 931,779.65 and 242,069.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,279.38, 931,779.65 and 242,069.99 is: 363,050.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,279.38 : 931,779.65 = 242,069.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,279.38/931,779.65 = 242,069.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,279.38x = 931,779.65 × 242,069.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,279.38x = 225,555,886,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,555,886,503.98/621,279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,050.65

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