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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,516.27, 693,458.68 and 246,407.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,516.27, 693,458.68 and 246,407.31 is: 369,442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,516.27 : 693,458.68 = 246,407.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,516.27/693,458.68 = 246,407.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,516.27x = 693,458.68 × 246,407.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,516.27x = 170,873,287,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,873,287,934.95/462,516.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,442.76

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