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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,576.40, 488,364.60 and 245,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,576.40, 488,364.60 and 245,742.80 is: 368,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,576.40 : 488,364.60 = 245,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,576.40/488,364.60 = 245,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,576.40x = 488,364.60 × 245,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,576.40x = 120,012,084,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,012,084,224.88/325,576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,614.20

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