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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,582.78, 504,901.96 and 242,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,582.78, 504,901.96 and 242,252 is: 363,398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,582.78 : 504,901.96 = 242,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,582.78/504,901.96 = 242,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,582.78x = 504,901.96 × 242,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,582.78x = 122,313,509,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,313,509,613.92/336,582.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,398.00

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