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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,002.96, 1,310,771.16 and 242,951.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,002.96, 1,310,771.16 and 242,951.40 is: 364,362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,002.96 : 1,310,771.16 = 242,951.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,002.96/1,310,771.16 = 242,951.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,002.96x = 1,310,771.16 × 242,951.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,002.96x = 318,453,688,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,453,688,401.62/874,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,362.25

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