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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,707.24, 551,562.28 and 243,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,707.24, 551,562.28 and 243,020.52 is: 364,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,707.24 : 551,562.28 = 243,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,707.24/551,562.28 = 243,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,707.24x = 551,562.28 × 243,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,707.24x = 134,040,952,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,040,952,097.99/367,707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,531.72

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