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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,423.60, 435,635.40 and 243,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,423.60, 435,635.40 and 243,767.60 is: 365,651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,423.60 : 435,635.40 = 243,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,423.60/435,635.40 = 243,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,423.60x = 435,635.40 × 243,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,423.60x = 106,193,795,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,193,795,933.04/290,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,651.40

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