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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,475.23, 685,006.61 and 246,258.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,475.23, 685,006.61 and 246,258.27 is: 369,545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,475.23 : 685,006.61 = 246,258.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,475.23/685,006.61 = 246,258.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,475.23x = 685,006.61 × 246,258.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,475.23x = 168,688,541,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,688,541,485.87/456,475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,545.88

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