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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,360.06, 603,562.96 and 243,762.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,360.06, 603,562.96 and 243,762.42 is: 336,395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,360.06 : 603,562.96 = 243,762.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,360.06/603,562.96 = 243,762.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,360.06x = 603,562.96 × 243,762.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,360.06x = 147,125,966,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,125,966,924.99/437,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,395.52

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