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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,526.94, 693,474.66 and 246,417.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,526.94, 693,474.66 and 246,417.99 is: 369,458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,526.94 : 693,474.66 = 246,417.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,526.94/693,474.66 = 246,417.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,526.94x = 693,474.66 × 246,417.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,526.94x = 170,884,631,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,884,631,833.13/462,526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,458.77

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