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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,441.26, 393,535.53 and 245,583.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,441.26, 393,535.53 and 245,583.18 is: 338,583.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,441.26 : 393,535.53 = 245,583.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,441.26/393,535.53 = 245,583.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,441.26x = 393,535.53 × 245,583.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,441.26x = 96,645,706,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,645,706,900.39/285,441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,583.53

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