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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,397.40, 473,904.90 and 245,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,397.40, 473,904.90 and 245,722.20 is: 368,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,397.40 : 473,904.90 = 245,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,397.40/473,904.90 = 245,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,397.40x = 473,904.90 × 245,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,397.40x = 116,448,954,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,448,954,618.78/316,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,046.50

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