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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,975.59, 531,016.02 and 246,936.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,975.59, 531,016.02 and 246,936.06 is: 340,611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,975.59 : 531,016.02 = 246,936.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,975.59/531,016.02 = 246,936.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,975.59x = 531,016.02 × 246,936.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,975.59x = 131,127,003,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,127,003,775.68/384,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,611.22

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