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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,721.61, 486,489.11 and 245,237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,721.61, 486,489.11 and 245,237.85 is: 338,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,721.61 : 486,489.11 = 245,237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,721.61/486,489.11 = 245,237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,721.61x = 486,489.11 × 245,237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,721.61x = 119,305,542,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,305,542,158.62/352,721.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,242.79

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