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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,444.99, 486,594.29 and 242,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,444.99, 486,594.29 and 242,253.34 is: 334,460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,444.99 : 486,594.29 = 242,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,444.99/486,594.29 = 242,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,444.99x = 486,594.29 × 242,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,444.99x = 117,879,091,366.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,879,091,366.58/352,444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,460.97

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