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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,412.68, 517,830.84 and 246,359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,412.68, 517,830.84 and 246,359.52 is: 339,819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,412.68 : 517,830.84 = 246,359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,412.68/517,830.84 = 246,359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,412.68x = 517,830.84 × 246,359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,412.68x = 127,572,557,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,572,557,183.60/375,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,819.52

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