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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,297.70, 412,946.55 and 246,429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,297.70, 412,946.55 and 246,429.30 is: 369,643.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,297.70 : 412,946.55 = 246,429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,297.70/412,946.55 = 246,429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,297.70x = 412,946.55 × 246,429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,297.70x = 101,762,129,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,762,129,253.92/275,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,643.95

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