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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,387.84, 501,046.08 and 248,721.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,387.84, 501,046.08 and 248,721.84 is: 342,942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,387.84 : 501,046.08 = 248,721.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,387.84/501,046.08 = 248,721.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,387.84x = 501,046.08 × 248,721.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,387.84x = 124,621,102,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,621,102,942.39/363,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,942.41

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