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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,427.36, 483,101.04 and 242,812.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,427.36, 483,101.04 and 242,812.32 is: 334,742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,427.36 : 483,101.04 = 242,812.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,427.36/483,101.04 = 242,812.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,427.36x = 483,101.04 × 242,812.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,427.36x = 117,302,884,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,302,884,316.81/350,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,742.37

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