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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,368.16, 625,635.50 and 246,629.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,368.16, 625,635.50 and 246,629.70 is: 340,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,368.16 : 625,635.50 = 246,629.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,368.16/625,635.50 = 246,629.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,368.16x = 625,635.50 × 246,629.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,368.16x = 154,300,295,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,300,295,674.35/453,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,342.15

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