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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834,049, 1,251,303.90 and 243,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834,049, 1,251,303.90 and 243,073 is: 364,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834,049 : 1,251,303.90 = 243,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834,049/1,251,303.90 = 243,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834,049x = 1,251,303.90 × 243,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834,049x = 304,158,192,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,158,192,884.70/834,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,676.65

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