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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,973.80, 482,960.70 and 242,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,973.80, 482,960.70 and 242,658.60 is: 363,987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,973.80 : 482,960.70 = 242,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,973.80/482,960.70 = 242,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,973.80x = 482,960.70 × 242,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,973.80x = 117,194,567,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,194,567,317.02/321,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,987.90

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