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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,036.15, 436,554.23 and 246,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,036.15, 436,554.23 and 246,749.40 is: 370,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,036.15 : 436,554.23 = 246,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,036.15/436,554.23 = 246,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,036.15x = 436,554.23 × 246,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,036.15x = 107,719,493,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,719,493,086.22/291,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,124.10

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