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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,262.08, 502,503.36 and 243,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,262.08, 502,503.36 and 243,433.28 is: 335,818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,262.08 : 502,503.36 = 243,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,262.08/502,503.36 = 243,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,262.08x = 502,503.36 × 243,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,262.08x = 122,326,041,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,326,041,135.82/364,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,818.76

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