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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,518.94, 527,579.58 and 246,575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,518.94, 527,579.58 and 246,575.02 is: 340,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,518.94 : 527,579.58 = 246,575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,518.94/527,579.58 = 246,575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,518.94x = 527,579.58 × 246,575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,518.94x = 130,087,945,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,087,945,490.09/382,518.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,082.36

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