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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,429.72, 382,554.09 and 246,572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,429.72, 382,554.09 and 246,572.37 is: 369,288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,429.72 : 382,554.09 = 246,572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,429.72/382,554.09 = 246,572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,429.72x = 382,554.09 × 246,572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,429.72x = 94,327,268,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,327,268,624.49/255,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,288.54

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