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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,149.60, 630,224.40 and 243,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,149.60, 630,224.40 and 243,002.60 is: 364,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,149.60 : 630,224.40 = 243,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,149.60/630,224.40 = 243,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,149.60x = 630,224.40 × 243,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,149.60x = 153,146,167,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,146,167,783.44/420,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,503.90

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