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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,196.20, 963,002.70 and 242,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,196.20, 963,002.70 and 242,704.20 is: 363,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,196.20 : 963,002.70 = 242,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,196.20/963,002.70 = 242,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,196.20x = 963,002.70 × 242,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,196.20x = 233,724,799,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,724,799,901.34/642,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,946.10

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