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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,514.66, 693,456.28 and 246,405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,514.66, 693,456.28 and 246,405.71 is: 369,440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,514.66 : 693,456.28 = 246,405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,514.66/693,456.28 = 246,405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,514.66x = 693,456.28 × 246,405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,514.66x = 170,871,588,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,871,588,144.99/462,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,440.37

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