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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,224.21, 527,456.12 and 246,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,224.21, 527,456.12 and 246,263.89 is: 339,835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,224.21 : 527,456.12 = 246,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,224.21/527,456.12 = 246,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,224.21x = 527,456.12 × 246,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,224.21x = 129,893,392,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,893,392,046.91/382,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,835.60

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