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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,862.91, 1,082,850.26 and 242,093.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,862.91, 1,082,850.26 and 242,093.43 is: 363,158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,862.91 : 1,082,850.26 = 242,093.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,862.91/1,082,850.26 = 242,093.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,862.91x = 1,082,850.26 × 242,093.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,862.91x = 262,150,932,409.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,150,932,409.33/721,862.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,158.89

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