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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,343.89, 505,727.72 and 245,564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,343.89, 505,727.72 and 245,564.08 is: 338,994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,343.89 : 505,727.72 = 245,564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,343.89/505,727.72 = 245,564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,343.89x = 505,727.72 × 245,564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,343.89x = 124,188,560,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,188,560,721.02/366,343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,994.50

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