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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,666.30, 684,999.45 and 246,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,666.30, 684,999.45 and 246,714.30 is: 370,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,666.30 : 684,999.45 = 246,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,666.30/684,999.45 = 246,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,666.30x = 684,999.45 × 246,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,666.30x = 168,999,159,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,999,159,807.14/456,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,071.45

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