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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,143.77, 550,940.60 and 246,229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,143.77, 550,940.60 and 246,229.67 is: 339,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,143.77 : 550,940.60 = 246,229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,143.77/550,940.60 = 246,229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,143.77x = 550,940.60 × 246,229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,143.77x = 135,657,924,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,657,924,120.53/399,143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,872.33

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