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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,595.40, 604,226.70 and 246,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,595.40, 604,226.70 and 246,131.40 is: 368,485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,595.40 : 604,226.70 = 246,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,595.40/604,226.70 = 246,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,595.40x = 604,226.70 × 246,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,595.40x = 148,719,163,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,719,163,588.38/403,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,485.77

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