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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,441.58, 499,587.76 and 246,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,441.58, 499,587.76 and 246,118.56 is: 339,248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,441.58 : 499,587.76 = 246,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,441.58/499,587.76 = 246,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,441.58x = 499,587.76 × 246,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,441.58x = 122,957,820,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,957,820,084.83/362,441.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,248.66

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