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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,581.78, 504,900.46 and 242,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,581.78, 504,900.46 and 242,251 is: 363,396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,581.78 : 504,900.46 = 242,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,581.78/504,900.46 = 242,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,581.78x = 504,900.46 × 242,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,581.78x = 122,312,641,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,312,641,335.46/336,581.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,396.50

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