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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,285.49, 668,285.33 and 246,383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,285.49, 668,285.33 and 246,383.97 is: 368,944.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,285.49 : 668,285.33 = 246,383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,285.49/668,285.33 = 246,383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,285.49x = 668,285.33 × 246,383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,285.49x = 164,654,791,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,654,791,466.24/446,285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,944.98

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