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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,449, 1,250,385.18 and 242,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,449, 1,250,385.18 and 242,473 is: 363,771.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,449 : 1,250,385.18 = 242,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,449/1,250,385.18 = 242,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,449x = 1,250,385.18 × 242,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,449x = 303,184,645,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,184,645,750.14/833,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,771.08

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