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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,198.20, 963,005.70 and 242,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,198.20, 963,005.70 and 242,706.20 is: 363,949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,198.20 : 963,005.70 = 242,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,198.20/963,005.70 = 242,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,198.20x = 963,005.70 × 242,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,198.20x = 233,727,454,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,727,454,025.34/642,198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,949.10

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