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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,227.76, 636,308.64 and 246,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,227.76, 636,308.64 and 246,621.40 is: 369,912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,227.76 : 636,308.64 = 246,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,227.76/636,308.64 = 246,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,227.76x = 636,308.64 × 246,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,227.76x = 156,927,327,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,927,327,628.90/424,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,912.92

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