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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,522.89, 609,119.10 and 246,112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,522.89, 609,119.10 and 246,112.65 is: 368,766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,522.89 : 609,119.10 = 246,112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,522.89/609,119.10 = 246,112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,522.89x = 609,119.10 × 246,112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,522.89x = 149,911,915,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,911,915,866.62/406,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,766.24

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