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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,429.79, 1,082,888.12 and 242,539.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,429.79, 1,082,888.12 and 242,539.81 is: 363,555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,429.79 : 1,082,888.12 = 242,539.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,429.79/1,082,888.12 = 242,539.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,429.79x = 1,082,888.12 × 242,539.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,429.79x = 262,643,478,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,643,478,876.06/722,429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,555.72

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