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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,877.23, 932,676.53 and 242,806.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,877.23, 932,676.53 and 242,806.95 is: 364,156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,877.23 : 932,676.53 = 242,806.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,877.23/932,676.53 = 242,806.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,877.23x = 932,676.53 × 242,806.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,877.23x = 226,460,342,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,460,342,371.85/621,877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,156.03

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