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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,862.40, 545,981.40 and 246,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,862.40, 545,981.40 and 246,764.40 is: 369,259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,862.40 : 545,981.40 = 246,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,862.40/545,981.40 = 246,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,862.40x = 545,981.40 × 246,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,862.40x = 134,728,772,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,728,772,582.16/364,862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,259.13

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