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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,386.24, 499,511.32 and 246,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,386.24, 499,511.32 and 246,063.35 is: 339,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,386.24 : 499,511.32 = 246,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,386.24/499,511.32 = 246,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,386.24x = 499,511.32 × 246,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,386.24x = 122,911,429,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,911,429,395.74/362,386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,172.45

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