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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,468.98, 684,997.23 and 246,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,468.98, 684,997.23 and 246,252.02 is: 369,536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,468.98 : 684,997.23 = 246,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,468.98/684,997.23 = 246,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,468.98x = 684,997.23 × 246,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,468.98x = 168,681,951,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,681,951,581.91/456,468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,536.51

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