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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,009.20, 486,013.80 and 245,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,009.20, 486,013.80 and 245,277.20 is: 367,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,009.20 : 486,013.80 = 245,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,009.20/486,013.80 = 245,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,009.20x = 486,013.80 × 245,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,009.20x = 119,208,104,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,208,104,025.36/324,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,915.80

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