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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,427.20, 461,315.76 and 245,491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,427.20, 461,315.76 and 245,491.36 is: 368,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,427.20 : 461,315.76 = 245,491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,427.20/461,315.76 = 245,491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,427.20x = 461,315.76 × 245,491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,427.20x = 113,249,031,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,249,031,237.95/307,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,376.75

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