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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,432.44, 499,185.72 and 246,515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,432.44, 499,185.72 and 246,515.04 is: 340,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,432.44 : 499,185.72 = 246,515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,432.44/499,185.72 = 246,515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,432.44x = 499,185.72 × 246,515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,432.44x = 123,056,787,733.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,056,787,733.23/361,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,469.68

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