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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,033.70, 487,550.55 and 246,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,033.70, 487,550.55 and 246,301.70 is: 369,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,033.70 : 487,550.55 = 246,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,033.70/487,550.55 = 246,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,033.70x = 487,550.55 × 246,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,033.70x = 120,084,529,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,084,529,300.94/325,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,452.55

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