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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,697.60, 538,046.40 and 246,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,697.60, 538,046.40 and 246,723.20 is: 370,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,697.60 : 538,046.40 = 246,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,697.60/538,046.40 = 246,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,697.60x = 538,046.40 × 246,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,697.60x = 132,748,529,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,748,529,556.48/358,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,084.80

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