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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,952.80, 457,688.40 and 245,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,952.80, 457,688.40 and 245,855.20 is: 368,991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,952.80 : 457,688.40 = 245,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,952.80/457,688.40 = 245,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,952.80x = 457,688.40 × 245,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,952.80x = 112,525,073,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,525,073,119.68/304,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,991.77

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