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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,835.35, 967,262.31 and 245,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,835.35, 967,262.31 and 245,498.04 is: 368,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,835.35 : 967,262.31 = 245,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,835.35/967,262.31 = 245,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,835.35x = 967,262.31 × 245,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,835.35x = 237,461,001,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,461,001,270.87/644,835.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,250.60

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