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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,315.80, 618,473.70 and 246,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,315.80, 618,473.70 and 246,427.80 is: 369,641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,315.80 : 618,473.70 = 246,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,315.80/618,473.70 = 246,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,315.80x = 618,473.70 × 246,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,315.80x = 152,409,113,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,409,113,248.86/412,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,641.70

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