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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,028.89, 1,083,209.43 and 242,320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,028.89, 1,083,209.43 and 242,320.36 is: 363,536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,028.89 : 1,083,209.43 = 242,320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,028.89/1,083,209.43 = 242,320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,028.89x = 1,083,209.43 × 242,320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,028.89x = 262,483,699,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,483,699,033.00/722,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,536.28

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