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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,617.70, 531,926.55 and 242,643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,617.70, 531,926.55 and 242,643.30 is: 363,964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,617.70 : 531,926.55 = 242,643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,617.70/531,926.55 = 242,643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,617.70x = 531,926.55 × 242,643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,617.70x = 129,068,413,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,068,413,449.62/354,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,964.95

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