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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,624.36, 499,450.14 and 246,705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,624.36, 499,450.14 and 246,705.68 is: 340,732.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,624.36 : 499,450.14 = 246,705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,624.36/499,450.14 = 246,705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,624.36x = 499,450.14 × 246,705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,624.36x = 123,217,186,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,217,186,414.80/361,624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,732.54

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