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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,474.20, 684,711.30 and 246,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,474.20, 684,711.30 and 246,522.20 is: 369,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,474.20 : 684,711.30 = 246,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,474.20/684,711.30 = 246,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,474.20x = 684,711.30 × 246,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,474.20x = 168,796,536,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,796,536,040.86/456,474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,783.30

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