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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,333.82, 502,870.82 and 248,239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,333.82, 502,870.82 and 248,239.35 is: 342,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,333.82 : 502,870.82 = 248,239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,333.82/502,870.82 = 248,239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,333.82x = 502,870.82 × 248,239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,333.82x = 124,832,324,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,832,324,249.57/364,333.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,631.73

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