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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,246, 491,622.74 and 243,066.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,246, 491,622.74 and 243,066.32 is: 335,433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,246 : 491,622.74 = 243,066.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,246/491,622.74 = 243,066.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,246x = 491,622.74 × 243,066.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,246x = 119,496,930,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,496,930,240.12/356,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,433.75

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