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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,041.28, 940,265.46 and 242,970.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,041.28, 940,265.46 and 242,970.06 is: 364,340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,041.28 : 940,265.46 = 242,970.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,041.28/940,265.46 = 242,970.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,041.28x = 940,265.46 × 242,970.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,041.28x = 228,456,355,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,456,355,232.13/627,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,340.22

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