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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,242.67, 900,364 and 245,256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,242.67, 900,364 and 245,256.34 is: 367,884.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,242.67 : 900,364 = 245,256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,242.67/900,364 = 245,256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,242.67x = 900,364 × 245,256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,242.67x = 220,819,979,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,819,979,307.76/600,242.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,884.51

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