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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,065.37, 488,810.46 and 245,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,065.37, 488,810.46 and 245,327.73 is: 338,691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,065.37 : 488,810.46 = 245,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,065.37/488,810.46 = 245,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,065.37x = 488,810.46 × 245,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,065.37x = 119,918,760,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,918,760,552.06/354,065.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,691.02

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