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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,342.66, 635,124.66 and 245,678.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,342.66, 635,124.66 and 245,678.88 is: 368,582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,342.66 : 635,124.66 = 245,678.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,342.66/635,124.66 = 245,678.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,342.66x = 635,124.66 × 245,678.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,342.66x = 156,036,715,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,036,715,129.18/423,342.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,582.55

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