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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,350.98, 552,526.47 and 243,662.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,350.98, 552,526.47 and 243,662.82 is: 365,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,350.98 : 552,526.47 = 243,662.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,350.98/552,526.47 = 243,662.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,350.98x = 552,526.47 × 243,662.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,350.98x = 134,630,157,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,630,157,804.85/368,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,494.23

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