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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,078.28, 488,481.71 and 246,710.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,078.28, 488,481.71 and 246,710.55 is: 340,358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,078.28 : 488,481.71 = 246,710.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,078.28/488,481.71 = 246,710.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,078.28x = 488,481.71 × 246,710.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,078.28x = 120,513,591,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,513,591,937.29/354,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,358.61

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