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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,238, 491,611.68 and 243,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,238, 491,611.68 and 243,058.32 is: 335,422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,238 : 491,611.68 = 243,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,238/491,611.68 = 243,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,238x = 491,611.68 × 243,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,238x = 119,490,309,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,490,309,033.18/356,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,422.69

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