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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,802.56, 1,083,992.99 and 242,976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,802.56, 1,083,992.99 and 242,976.13 is: 364,393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,802.56 : 1,083,992.99 = 242,976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,802.56/1,083,992.99 = 242,976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,802.56x = 1,083,992.99 × 242,976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,802.56x = 263,384,421,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,384,421,657.33/722,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,393.32

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