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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,651.96, 636,278.10 and 246,659.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,651.96, 636,278.10 and 246,659.32 is: 369,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,651.96 : 636,278.10 = 246,659.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,651.96/636,278.10 = 246,659.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,651.96x = 636,278.10 × 246,659.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,651.96x = 156,943,923,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,943,923,476.89/424,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,582.48

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