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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,285.25, 498,292.97 and 246,656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,285.25, 498,292.97 and 246,656.27 is: 340,194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,285.25 : 498,292.97 = 246,656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,285.25/498,292.97 = 246,656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,285.25x = 498,292.97 × 246,656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,285.25x = 122,907,085,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,907,085,359.87/361,285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,194.04

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