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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,267.08, 502,508.16 and 243,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,267.08, 502,508.16 and 243,446.40 is: 335,835.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,267.08 : 502,508.16 = 243,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,267.08/502,508.16 = 243,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,267.08x = 502,508.16 × 243,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,267.08x = 122,333,802,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,333,802,522.62/364,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,835.46

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