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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,671.26, 502,644 and 243,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,671.26, 502,644 and 243,768.44 is: 335,997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,671.26 : 502,644 = 243,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,671.26/502,644 = 243,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,671.26x = 502,644 × 243,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,671.26x = 122,528,741,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,528,741,242.14/364,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,997.80

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