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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,751.40, 604,460.70 and 246,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,751.40, 604,460.70 and 246,287.40 is: 368,719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,751.40 : 604,460.70 = 246,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,751.40/604,460.70 = 246,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,751.40x = 604,460.70 × 246,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,751.40x = 148,871,054,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,871,054,205.18/403,751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,719.60

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