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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,265.08, 502,507.50 and 243,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,265.08, 502,507.50 and 243,436.28 is: 335,822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,265.08 : 502,507.50 = 243,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,265.08/502,507.50 = 243,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,265.08x = 502,507.50 × 243,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,265.08x = 122,328,556,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,328,556,472.10/364,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,822.90

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