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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,014.54, 540,723.59 and 246,891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,014.54, 540,723.59 and 246,891.88 is: 369,791.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,014.54 : 540,723.59 = 246,891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,014.54/540,723.59 = 246,891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,014.54x = 540,723.59 × 246,891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,014.54x = 133,500,266,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,500,266,418.50/361,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,791.94

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