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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,488.72, 701,855.16 and 246,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,488.72, 701,855.16 and 246,028.24 is: 369,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,488.72 : 701,855.16 = 246,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,488.72/701,855.16 = 246,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,488.72x = 701,855.16 × 246,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,488.72x = 172,676,189,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,676,189,749.72/467,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,369.75

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