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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,281.19, 458,411.52 and 246,451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,281.19, 458,411.52 and 246,451.35 is: 340,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,281.19 : 458,411.52 = 246,451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,281.19/458,411.52 = 246,451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,281.19x = 458,411.52 × 246,451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,281.19x = 112,976,137,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,976,137,959.55/332,281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,001.61

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