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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,929.96, 558,778.66 and 243,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,929.96, 558,778.66 and 243,837.16 is: 336,480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,929.96 : 558,778.66 = 243,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,929.96/558,778.66 = 243,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,929.96x = 558,778.66 × 243,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,929.96x = 136,251,001,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,251,001,523.01/404,929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,480.42

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