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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,401.48, 552,602.22 and 243,713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,401.48, 552,602.22 and 243,713.32 is: 365,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,401.48 : 552,602.22 = 243,713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,401.48/552,602.22 = 243,713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,401.48x = 552,602.22 × 243,713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,401.48x = 134,676,521,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,676,521,675.57/368,401.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,569.98

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