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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,034.40, 473,360.40 and 245,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,034.40, 473,360.40 and 245,359.20 is: 367,502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,034.40 : 473,360.40 = 245,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,034.40/473,360.40 = 245,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,034.40x = 473,360.40 × 245,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,034.40x = 116,143,329,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,143,329,055.68/316,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,502.17

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