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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,734.65, 475,341.53 and 242,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,734.65, 475,341.53 and 242,727.48 is: 334,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,734.65 : 475,341.53 = 242,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,734.65/475,341.53 = 242,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,734.65x = 475,341.53 × 242,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,734.65x = 115,378,450,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,378,450,502.61/344,734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,687.71

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