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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,726.91, 1,012,267.63 and 242,488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,726.91, 1,012,267.63 and 242,488.02 is: 363,795.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,726.91 : 1,012,267.63 = 242,488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,726.91/1,012,267.63 = 242,488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,726.91x = 1,012,267.63 × 242,488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,726.91x = 245,462,772,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,462,772,702.57/674,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,795.74

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