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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,021.73, 1,374,044.28 and 242,097.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,021.73, 1,374,044.28 and 242,097.21 is: 363,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,021.73 : 1,374,044.28 = 242,097.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,021.73/1,374,044.28 = 242,097.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,021.73x = 1,374,044.28 × 242,097.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,021.73x = 332,652,286,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,652,286,604.46/916,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,148.90

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