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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,145.70, 579,736.95 and 246,523.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,145.70, 579,736.95 and 246,523.30 is: 370,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,145.70 : 579,736.95 = 246,523.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,145.70/579,736.95 = 246,523.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,145.70x = 579,736.95 × 246,523.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,145.70x = 142,918,666,045.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,918,666,045.94/386,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,115.91

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