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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,372.29, 469,859.13 and 242,318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,372.29, 469,859.13 and 242,318.82 is: 334,503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,372.29 : 469,859.13 = 242,318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,372.29/469,859.13 = 242,318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,372.29x = 469,859.13 × 242,318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,372.29x = 113,855,709,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,855,709,947.83/340,372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,503.46

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