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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,330.48, 552,495.72 and 243,642.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,330.48, 552,495.72 and 243,642.32 is: 365,463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,330.48 : 552,495.72 = 243,642.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,330.48/552,495.72 = 243,642.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,330.48x = 552,495.72 × 243,642.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,330.48x = 134,611,339,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,611,339,010.87/368,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,463.48

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