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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,491.70, 684,737.55 and 246,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,491.70, 684,737.55 and 246,539.70 is: 369,809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,491.70 : 684,737.55 = 246,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,491.70/684,737.55 = 246,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,491.70x = 684,737.55 × 246,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,491.70x = 168,814,990,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,814,990,155.74/456,491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,809.55

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