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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,652.21, 562,611.87 and 246,508.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,652.21, 562,611.87 and 246,508.38 is: 340,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,652.21 : 562,611.87 = 246,508.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,652.21/562,611.87 = 246,508.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,652.21x = 562,611.87 × 246,508.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,652.21x = 138,688,540,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,688,540,642.47/407,652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,212.90

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