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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,042.16, 1,083,229.36 and 242,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,042.16, 1,083,229.36 and 242,333.60 is: 363,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,042.16 : 1,083,229.36 = 242,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,042.16/1,083,229.36 = 242,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,042.16x = 1,083,229.36 × 242,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,042.16x = 262,502,870,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,502,870,434.50/722,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,556.15

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