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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,999.94, 940,203.64 and 242,928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,999.94, 940,203.64 and 242,928.72 is: 364,278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,999.94 : 940,203.64 = 242,928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,999.94/940,203.64 = 242,928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,999.94x = 940,203.64 × 242,928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,999.94x = 228,402,465,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,402,465,741.73/626,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,278.29

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