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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,512.71, 1,328,136.63 and 245,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,512.71, 1,328,136.63 and 245,749 is: 368,586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,512.71 : 1,328,136.63 = 245,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,512.71/1,328,136.63 = 245,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,512.71x = 1,328,136.63 × 245,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,512.71x = 326,388,248,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,388,248,685.87/885,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,586.75

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