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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,329.33, 502,864.62 and 248,234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,329.33, 502,864.62 and 248,234.83 is: 342,625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,329.33 : 502,864.62 = 248,234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,329.33/502,864.62 = 248,234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,329.33x = 502,864.62 × 248,234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,329.33x = 124,828,511,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,828,511,619.76/364,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,625.48

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