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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,627.40, 668,145.90 and 246,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,627.40, 668,145.90 and 246,043.40 is: 368,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,627.40 : 668,145.90 = 246,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,627.40/668,145.90 = 246,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,627.40x = 668,145.90 × 246,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,627.40x = 164,392,888,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,392,888,932.06/445,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,902.11

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