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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,858.51, 964,422.63 and 243,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,858.51, 964,422.63 and 243,490.44 is: 365,286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,858.51 : 964,422.63 = 243,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,858.51/964,422.63 = 243,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,858.51x = 964,422.63 × 243,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,858.51x = 234,827,690,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,827,690,524.66/642,858.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,286.74

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