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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,555.99, 458,791.43 and 245,549.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,555.99, 458,791.43 and 245,549.61 is: 338,758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,555.99 : 458,791.43 = 245,549.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,555.99/458,791.43 = 245,549.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,555.99x = 458,791.43 × 245,549.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,555.99x = 112,656,055,480.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,656,055,480.09/332,555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,758.17

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