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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,999.80, 553,499.70 and 243,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,999.80, 553,499.70 and 243,028.60 is: 364,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,999.80 : 553,499.70 = 243,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,999.80/553,499.70 = 243,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,999.80x = 553,499.70 × 243,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,999.80x = 134,516,257,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,516,257,191.42/368,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,542.90

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