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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,718.72, 486,891.40 and 245,351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,718.72, 486,891.40 and 245,351.04 is: 338,681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,718.72 : 486,891.40 = 245,351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,718.72/486,891.40 = 245,351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,718.72x = 486,891.40 × 245,351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,718.72x = 119,459,311,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,459,311,357.06/352,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,681.52

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