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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,018.23, 1,374,039.03 and 242,093.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,018.23, 1,374,039.03 and 242,093.71 is: 363,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,018.23 : 1,374,039.03 = 242,093.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,018.23/1,374,039.03 = 242,093.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,018.23x = 1,374,039.03 × 242,093.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,018.23x = 332,646,199,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,646,199,992.16/916,018.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,143.65

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