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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,632.96, 1,374,790.92 and 242,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,632.96, 1,374,790.92 and 242,723.94 is: 364,043.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,632.96 : 1,374,790.92 = 242,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,632.96/1,374,790.92 = 242,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,632.96x = 1,374,790.92 × 242,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,632.96x = 333,694,668,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,694,668,778.63/916,632.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,043.93

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