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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,614.01, 1,374,973.56 and 242,677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,614.01, 1,374,973.56 and 242,677.80 is: 364,030.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,614.01 : 1,374,973.56 = 242,677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,614.01/1,374,973.56 = 242,677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,614.01x = 1,374,973.56 × 242,677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,614.01x = 333,675,562,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,675,562,643.10/916,614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,030.61

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