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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,848.35, 525,331.73 and 245,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,848.35, 525,331.73 and 245,058.74 is: 338,027.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,848.35 : 525,331.73 = 245,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,848.35/525,331.73 = 245,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,848.35x = 525,331.73 × 245,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,848.35x = 128,737,129,821.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,737,129,821.81/380,848.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,027.27

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