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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,490.73, 1,374,803.54 and 242,567.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,490.73, 1,374,803.54 and 242,567.47 is: 363,869.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,490.73 : 1,374,803.54 = 242,567.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,490.73/1,374,803.54 = 242,567.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,490.73x = 1,374,803.54 × 242,567.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,490.73x = 333,482,616,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,482,616,444.84/916,490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,869.06

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