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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,427.61, 1,082,884.84 and 242,537.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,427.61, 1,082,884.84 and 242,537.61 is: 363,552.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,427.61 : 1,082,884.84 = 242,537.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,427.61/1,082,884.84 = 242,537.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,427.61x = 1,082,884.84 × 242,537.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,427.61x = 262,640,300,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,640,300,998.83/722,427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,552.42

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