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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,645.07, 486,982.33 and 245,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,645.07, 486,982.33 and 245,508.05 is: 339,032.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,645.07 : 486,982.33 = 245,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,645.07/486,982.33 = 245,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,645.07x = 486,982.33 × 245,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,645.07x = 119,558,082,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,558,082,826.44/352,645.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,032.34

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