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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,409.15, 962,078.88 and 242,040.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,409.15, 962,078.88 and 242,040.27 is: 363,047.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,409.15 : 962,078.88 = 242,040.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,409.15/962,078.88 = 242,040.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,409.15x = 962,078.88 × 242,040.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,409.15x = 232,861,831,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,861,831,876.50/641,409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,047.26

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