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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,849.35, 525,333.11 and 245,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,849.35, 525,333.11 and 245,059.74 is: 338,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,849.35 : 525,333.11 = 245,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,849.35/525,333.11 = 245,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,849.35x = 525,333.11 × 245,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,849.35x = 128,737,995,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,737,995,349.99/380,849.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,028.66

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