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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,583.78, 504,903.46 and 242,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,583.78, 504,903.46 and 242,253 is: 363,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,583.78 : 504,903.46 = 242,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,583.78/504,903.46 = 242,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,583.78x = 504,903.46 × 242,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,583.78x = 122,314,377,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,314,377,895.38/336,583.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,399.50

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