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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,197.85, 636,263.68 and 246,591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,197.85, 636,263.68 and 246,591.58 is: 369,868.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,197.85 : 636,263.68 = 246,591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,197.85/636,263.68 = 246,591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,197.85x = 636,263.68 × 246,591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,197.85x = 156,897,266,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,897,266,147.81/424,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,868.13

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