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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,976.59, 531,017.40 and 246,937.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,976.59, 531,017.40 and 246,937.06 is: 340,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,976.59 : 531,017.40 = 246,937.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,976.59/531,017.40 = 246,937.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,976.59x = 531,017.40 × 246,937.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,976.59x = 131,127,875,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,127,875,564.84/384,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,612.60

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