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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,187.35, 636,247.95 and 246,581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,187.35, 636,247.95 and 246,581.08 is: 369,852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,187.35 : 636,247.95 = 246,581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,187.35/636,247.95 = 246,581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,187.35x = 636,247.95 × 246,581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,187.35x = 156,886,706,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,886,706,658.79/424,187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,852.39

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