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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,237.02, 1,311,429.32 and 243,150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,237.02, 1,311,429.32 and 243,150.83 is: 364,746.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,237.02 : 1,311,429.32 = 243,150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,237.02/1,311,429.32 = 243,150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,237.02x = 1,311,429.32 × 243,150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,237.02x = 318,875,125,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,875,125,701.11/874,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,746.77

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