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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,143.20, 487,714.80 and 246,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,143.20, 487,714.80 and 246,411.20 is: 369,616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,143.20 : 487,714.80 = 246,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,143.20/487,714.80 = 246,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,143.20x = 487,714.80 × 246,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,143.20x = 120,178,389,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,178,389,125.76/325,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,616.80

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