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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,666.86, 499,229.43 and 246,863.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,666.86, 499,229.43 and 246,863.33 is: 340,759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,666.86 : 499,229.43 = 246,863.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,666.86/499,229.43 = 246,863.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,666.86x = 499,229.43 × 246,863.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,666.86x = 123,241,439,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,241,439,523.80/361,666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,759.56

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