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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,619.24, 1,374,981.38 and 242,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,619.24, 1,374,981.38 and 242,683.01 is: 364,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,619.24 : 1,374,981.38 = 242,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,619.24/1,374,981.38 = 242,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,619.24x = 1,374,981.38 × 242,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,619.24x = 333,684,613,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,684,613,136.36/916,619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,038.41

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