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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,741.79, 723,061.01 and 245,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,741.79, 723,061.01 and 245,261.48 is: 368,120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,741.79 : 723,061.01 = 245,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,741.79/723,061.01 = 245,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,741.79x = 723,061.01 × 245,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,741.79x = 177,339,010,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,339,010,440.74/481,741.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,120.47

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