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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,859.60, 474,414.60 and 246,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,859.60, 474,414.60 and 246,875.60 is: 369,631.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,859.60 : 474,414.60 = 246,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,859.60/474,414.60 = 246,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,859.60x = 474,414.60 × 246,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,859.60x = 117,121,389,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,121,389,023.76/316,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,631.81

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