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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,146.76, 527,598.66 and 246,228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,146.76, 527,598.66 and 246,228.76 is: 339,947.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,146.76 : 527,598.66 = 246,228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,146.76/527,598.66 = 246,228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,146.76x = 527,598.66 × 246,228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,146.76x = 129,909,963,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,909,963,829.46/382,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,947.84

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