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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,502.40, 474,062.40 and 245,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,502.40, 474,062.40 and 245,827.20 is: 368,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,502.40 : 474,062.40 = 245,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,502.40/474,062.40 = 245,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,502.40x = 474,062.40 × 245,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,502.40x = 116,537,432,417.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,537,432,417.28/316,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,203.95

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