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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,342, 471,229.06 and 249,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,342, 471,229.06 and 249,358 is: 344,243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,342 : 471,229.06 = 249,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,342/471,229.06 = 249,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,342x = 471,229.06 × 249,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,342x = 117,504,735,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,504,735,943.48/341,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,243.42

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