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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,560.40, 488,340.60 and 245,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,560.40, 488,340.60 and 245,726.80 is: 368,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,560.40 : 488,340.60 = 245,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,560.40/488,340.60 = 245,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,560.40x = 488,340.60 × 245,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,560.40x = 119,998,372,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,998,372,948.08/325,560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,590.20

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