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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,227.60, 498,341.40 and 243,654.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,227.60, 498,341.40 and 243,654.10 is: 365,481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,227.60 : 498,341.40 = 243,654.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,227.60/498,341.40 = 243,654.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,227.60x = 498,341.40 × 243,654.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,227.60x = 121,422,925,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,422,925,309.74/332,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,481.15

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