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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,907.60, 401,861.40 and 246,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,907.60, 401,861.40 and 246,912.40 is: 370,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,907.60 : 401,861.40 = 246,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,907.60/401,861.40 = 246,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,907.60x = 401,861.40 × 246,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,907.60x = 99,224,562,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,224,562,741.36/267,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,368.60

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