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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,515.27, 693,457.18 and 246,406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,515.27, 693,457.18 and 246,406.31 is: 369,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,515.27 : 693,457.18 = 246,406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,515.27/693,457.18 = 246,406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,515.27x = 693,457.18 × 246,406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,515.27x = 170,872,224,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,872,224,866.81/462,515.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,441.26

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