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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,717.62, 723,239.82 and 245,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,717.62, 723,239.82 and 245,225.16 is: 368,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,717.62 : 723,239.82 = 245,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,717.62/723,239.82 = 245,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,717.62x = 723,239.82 × 245,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,717.62x = 177,356,600,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,356,600,577.87/481,717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,175.45

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