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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,232.40, 498,348.60 and 243,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,232.40, 498,348.60 and 243,002.80 is: 364,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,232.40 : 498,348.60 = 243,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,232.40/498,348.60 = 243,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,232.40x = 498,348.60 × 243,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,232.40x = 121,100,105,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,100,105,176.08/332,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,504.20

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