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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,561.40, 488,342.10 and 245,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,561.40, 488,342.10 and 245,727.80 is: 368,591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,561.40 : 488,342.10 = 245,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,561.40/488,342.10 = 245,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,561.40x = 488,342.10 × 245,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,561.40x = 119,999,229,880.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,999,229,880.38/325,561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,591.70

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