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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,522.60, 545,867.10 and 245,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,522.60, 545,867.10 and 245,716.20 is: 368,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,522.60 : 545,867.10 = 245,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,522.60/545,867.10 = 245,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,522.60x = 545,867.10 × 245,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,522.60x = 134,128,389,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,128,389,517.02/363,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,968.50

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