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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,586.60, 396,879.90 and 246,871.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,586.60, 396,879.90 and 246,871.90 is: 370,307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,586.60 : 396,879.90 = 246,871.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,586.60/396,879.90 = 246,871.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,586.60x = 396,879.90 × 246,871.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,586.60x = 97,978,494,984.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,978,494,984.81/264,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,307.85

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