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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,950.46, 546,370.73 and 242,995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,950.46, 546,370.73 and 242,995.09 is: 335,308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,950.46 : 546,370.73 = 242,995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,950.46/546,370.73 = 242,995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,950.46x = 546,370.73 × 242,995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,950.46x = 132,765,407,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,765,407,288.24/395,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,308.13

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