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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873,884.36, 1,310,897.28 and 242,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873,884.36, 1,310,897.28 and 242,798.24 is: 364,217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873,884.36 : 1,310,897.28 = 242,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873,884.36/1,310,897.28 = 242,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873,884.36x = 1,310,897.28 × 242,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873,884.36x = 318,283,552,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,283,552,404.79/873,884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,217.01

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