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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,720.23, 631,309.97 and 243,573.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,720.23, 631,309.97 and 243,573.23 is: 365,492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,720.23 : 631,309.97 = 243,573.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,720.23/631,309.97 = 243,573.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,720.23x = 631,309.97 × 243,573.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,720.23x = 153,770,210,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,770,210,711.31/420,720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,492.79

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