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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,089.47, 498,473.19 and 243,078.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,089.47, 498,473.19 and 243,078.57 is: 364,865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,089.47 : 498,473.19 = 243,078.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,089.47/498,473.19 = 243,078.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,089.47x = 498,473.19 × 243,078.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,089.47x = 121,168,150,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,168,150,208.54/332,089.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,865.98

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