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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,470.60, 630,705.90 and 243,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,470.60, 630,705.90 and 243,323.60 is: 364,985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,470.60 : 630,705.90 = 243,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,470.60/630,705.90 = 243,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,470.60x = 630,705.90 × 243,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,470.60x = 153,465,630,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,465,630,129.24/420,470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,985.40

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