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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,323.48, 552,485.23 and 243,635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,323.48, 552,485.23 and 243,635.32 is: 365,452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,323.48 : 552,485.23 = 243,635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,323.48/552,485.23 = 243,635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,323.48x = 552,485.23 × 243,635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,323.48x = 134,604,915,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,604,915,806.32/368,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,452.99

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