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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,625.36, 499,451.52 and 246,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,625.36, 499,451.52 and 246,706.68 is: 340,733.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,625.36 : 499,451.52 = 246,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,625.36/499,451.52 = 246,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,625.36x = 499,451.52 × 246,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,625.36x = 123,218,026,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,218,026,320.15/361,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,733.92

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