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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,673.06, 562,498.23 and 246,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,673.06, 562,498.23 and 246,524.73 is: 340,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,673.06 : 562,498.23 = 246,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,673.06/562,498.23 = 246,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,673.06x = 562,498.23 × 246,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,673.06x = 138,669,724,276.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,669,724,276.23/407,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,149.34

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