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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,951.80, 457,686.90 and 245,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,951.80, 457,686.90 and 245,854.20 is: 368,990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,951.80 : 457,686.90 = 245,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,951.80/457,686.90 = 245,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,951.80x = 457,686.90 × 245,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,951.80x = 112,524,246,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,524,246,649.98/304,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,990.27

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