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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,324.48, 552,486.73 and 243,636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,324.48, 552,486.73 and 243,636.32 is: 365,454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,324.48 : 552,486.73 = 243,636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,324.48/552,486.73 = 243,636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,324.48x = 552,486.73 × 243,636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,324.48x = 134,605,833,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,605,833,746.03/368,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,454.49

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