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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,468.26, 562,278.87 and 246,412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,468.26, 562,278.87 and 246,412.11 is: 340,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,468.26 : 562,278.87 = 246,412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,468.26/562,278.87 = 246,412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,468.26x = 562,278.87 × 246,412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,468.26x = 138,552,322,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,552,322,765.12/407,468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,032.18

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