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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,344.29, 462,005.12 and 243,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,344.29, 462,005.12 and 243,541.67 is: 336,531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,344.29 : 462,005.12 = 243,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,344.29/462,005.12 = 243,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,344.29x = 462,005.12 × 243,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,344.29x = 112,517,498,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,517,498,473.35/334,344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,531.84

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