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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,226.21, 527,458.87 and 246,265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,226.21, 527,458.87 and 246,265.89 is: 339,838.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,226.21 : 527,458.87 = 246,265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,226.21/527,458.87 = 246,265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,226.21x = 527,458.87 × 246,265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,226.21x = 129,895,128,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,895,128,058.94/382,226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,838.36

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