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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,688.60, 413,532.90 and 245,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,688.60, 413,532.90 and 245,621.40 is: 368,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,688.60 : 413,532.90 = 245,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,688.60/413,532.90 = 245,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,688.60x = 413,532.90 × 245,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,688.60x = 101,572,529,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,572,529,844.06/275,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,432.10

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