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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,787.55, 1,262,867.90 and 242,701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,787.55, 1,262,867.90 and 242,701.97 is: 364,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,787.55 : 1,262,867.90 = 242,701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,787.55/1,262,867.90 = 242,701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,787.55x = 1,262,867.90 × 242,701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,787.55x = 306,500,519,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,500,519,651.91/841,787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,106.74

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