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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,143.70, 487,715.55 and 246,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,143.70, 487,715.55 and 246,411.70 is: 369,617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,143.70 : 487,715.55 = 246,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,143.70/487,715.55 = 246,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,143.70x = 487,715.55 × 246,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,143.70x = 120,178,817,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,178,817,791.94/325,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,617.55

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