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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,902.62, 1,375,289.00 and 242,969.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,902.62, 1,375,289.00 and 242,969.00 is: 364,436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,902.62 : 1,375,289.00 = 242,969.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,902.62/1,375,289.00 = 242,969.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,902.62x = 1,375,289.00 × 242,969.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,902.62x = 334,152,584,949.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,152,584,949.71/916,902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,436.29

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