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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,298.20, 963,155.70 and 242,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,298.20, 963,155.70 and 242,806.20 is: 364,099.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,298.20 : 963,155.70 = 242,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,298.20/963,155.70 = 242,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,298.20x = 963,155.70 × 242,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,298.20x = 233,860,175,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,860,175,525.34/642,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,099.07

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