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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,489.73, 1,374,802.04 and 242,566.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,489.73, 1,374,802.04 and 242,566.47 is: 363,867.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,489.73 : 1,374,802.04 = 242,566.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,489.73/1,374,802.04 = 242,566.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,489.73x = 1,374,802.04 × 242,566.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,489.73x = 333,480,878,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,480,878,398.02/916,489.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,867.56

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