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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,955.85, 940,137.31 and 242,884.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,955.85, 940,137.31 and 242,884.63 is: 364,212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,955.85 : 940,137.31 = 242,884.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,955.85/940,137.31 = 242,884.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,955.85x = 940,137.31 × 242,884.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,955.85x = 228,344,902,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,344,902,688.55/626,955.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,212.09

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