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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,258.88, 427,636.32 and 245,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,258.88, 427,636.32 and 245,486.08 is: 339,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,258.88 : 427,636.32 = 245,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,258.88/427,636.32 = 245,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,258.88x = 427,636.32 × 245,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,258.88x = 104,978,763,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,978,763,862.43/309,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,452.71

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