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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,805.99, 609,520.05 and 246,397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,805.99, 609,520.05 and 246,397.23 is: 369,178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,805.99 : 609,520.05 = 246,397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,805.99/609,520.05 = 246,397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,805.99x = 609,520.05 × 246,397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,805.99x = 150,184,051,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,184,051,949.46/406,805.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,178.57

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