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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,972.70, 964,167.45 and 243,480.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,972.70, 964,167.45 and 243,480.70 is: 365,110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,972.70 : 964,167.45 = 243,480.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,972.70/964,167.45 = 243,480.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,972.70x = 964,167.45 × 243,480.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,972.70x = 234,756,165,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,756,165,643.22/642,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,110.63

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