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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,027.14, 527,228.73 and 246,343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,027.14, 527,228.73 and 246,343.50 is: 339,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,027.14 : 527,228.73 = 246,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,027.14/527,228.73 = 246,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,027.14x = 527,228.73 × 246,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,027.14x = 129,879,370,648.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,879,370,648.76/382,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,974.20

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