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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,086.48, 635,297.40 and 246,220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,086.48, 635,297.40 and 246,220.56 is: 368,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,086.48 : 635,297.40 = 246,220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,086.48/635,297.40 = 246,220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,086.48x = 635,297.40 × 246,220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,086.48x = 156,423,281,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,423,281,594.54/424,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,847.60

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