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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,562.40, 488,343.60 and 245,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,562.40, 488,343.60 and 245,728.80 is: 368,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,562.40 : 488,343.60 = 245,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,562.40/488,343.60 = 245,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,562.40x = 488,343.60 × 245,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,562.40x = 120,000,086,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,000,086,815.68/325,562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,593.20

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