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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,966.87, 940,153.91 and 242,895.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,966.87, 940,153.91 and 242,895.65 is: 364,228.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,966.87 : 940,153.91 = 242,895.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,966.87/940,153.91 = 242,895.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,966.87x = 940,153.91 × 242,895.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,966.87x = 228,359,289,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,359,289,154.24/626,966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,228.64

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