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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,244.99, 963,502.67 and 242,876.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,244.99, 963,502.67 and 242,876.83 is: 364,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,244.99 : 963,502.67 = 242,876.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,244.99/963,502.67 = 242,876.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,244.99x = 963,502.67 × 242,876.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,244.99x = 234,012,472,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,012,472,971.75/642,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,366.37

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