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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,724.61, 1,012,264.19 and 242,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,724.61, 1,012,264.19 and 242,485.72 is: 363,792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,724.61 : 1,012,264.19 = 242,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,724.61/1,012,264.19 = 242,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,724.61x = 1,012,264.19 × 242,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,724.61x = 245,459,609,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,459,609,551.93/674,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,792.29

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