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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,901.36, 702,036.72 and 243,402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,901.36, 702,036.72 and 243,402.57 is: 365,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,901.36 : 702,036.72 = 243,402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,901.36/702,036.72 = 243,402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,901.36x = 702,036.72 × 243,402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,901.36x = 170,877,541,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,877,541,882.37/467,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,199.93

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