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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,513.20, 1,374,769.80 and 242,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,513.20, 1,374,769.80 and 242,593.20 is: 363,889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,513.20 : 1,374,769.80 = 242,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,513.20/1,374,769.80 = 242,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,513.20x = 1,374,769.80 × 242,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,513.20x = 333,509,805,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,509,805,045.36/916,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,889.80

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