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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,187, 1,249,993.62 and 242,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,187, 1,249,993.62 and 242,211 is: 363,378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,187 : 1,249,993.62 = 242,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,187/1,249,993.62 = 242,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,187x = 1,249,993.62 × 242,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,187x = 302,762,204,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,762,204,693.82/833,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,378.45

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