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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,727.11, 486,496.69 and 245,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,727.11, 486,496.69 and 245,243.35 is: 338,250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,727.11 : 486,496.69 = 245,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,727.11/486,496.69 = 245,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,727.11x = 486,496.69 × 245,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,727.11x = 119,310,078,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,310,078,019.51/352,727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,250.38

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