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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,579.78, 504,897.46 and 242,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,579.78, 504,897.46 and 242,249 is: 363,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,579.78 : 504,897.46 = 242,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,579.78/504,897.46 = 242,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,579.78x = 504,897.46 × 242,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,579.78x = 122,310,904,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,310,904,787.54/336,579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,393.50

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