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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,510.40, 722,265.60 and 245,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,510.40, 722,265.60 and 245,314.40 is: 367,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,510.40 : 722,265.60 = 245,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,510.40/722,265.60 = 245,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,510.40x = 722,265.60 × 245,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,510.40x = 177,182,152,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,182,152,304.64/481,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,971.60

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