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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,607.61, 558,582.23 and 243,502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,607.61, 558,582.23 and 243,502.25 is: 336,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,607.61 : 558,582.23 = 243,502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,607.61/558,582.23 = 243,502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,607.61x = 558,582.23 × 243,502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,607.61x = 136,016,028,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,016,028,597.51/404,607.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,167.75

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