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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,927.23, 450,396.50 and 245,214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,927.23, 450,396.50 and 245,214.51 is: 338,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,927.23 : 450,396.50 = 245,214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,927.23/450,396.50 = 245,214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,927.23x = 450,396.50 × 245,214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,927.23x = 110,443,755,827.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,443,755,827.14/325,927.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,860.17

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