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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,439.58, 499,585 and 246,116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,439.58, 499,585 and 246,116.56 is: 339,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,439.58 : 499,585 = 246,116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,439.58/499,585 = 246,116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,439.58x = 499,585 × 246,116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,439.58x = 122,956,141,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,956,141,627.60/362,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,245.90

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