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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,904.45, 543,864.60 and 242,619.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,904.45, 543,864.60 and 242,619.45 is: 363,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,904.45 : 543,864.60 = 242,619.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,904.45/543,864.60 = 242,619.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,904.45x = 543,864.60 × 242,619.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,904.45x = 131,952,130,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,952,130,126.47/362,904.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,600.20

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