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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,055.40, 594,010.20 and 246,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,055.40, 594,010.20 and 246,027.20 is: 368,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,055.40 : 594,010.20 = 246,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,055.40/594,010.20 = 246,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,055.40x = 594,010.20 × 246,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,055.40x = 146,142,666,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,142,666,277.44/396,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,995.51

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