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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,962.73, 940,147.63 and 242,891.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,962.73, 940,147.63 and 242,891.51 is: 364,222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,962.73 : 940,147.63 = 242,891.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,962.73/940,147.63 = 242,891.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,962.73x = 940,147.63 × 242,891.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,962.73x = 228,353,872,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,353,872,165.65/626,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,222.41

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