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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,524.89, 609,122.10 and 246,114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,524.89, 609,122.10 and 246,114.65 is: 368,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,524.89 : 609,122.10 = 246,114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,524.89/609,122.10 = 246,114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,524.89x = 609,122.10 × 246,114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,524.89x = 149,913,872,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,913,872,448.77/406,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,769.23

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