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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,904.60, 724,356.90 and 246,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,904.60, 724,356.90 and 246,708.60 is: 370,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,904.60 : 724,356.90 = 246,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,904.60/724,356.90 = 246,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,904.60x = 724,356.90 × 246,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,904.60x = 178,705,076,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,705,076,699.34/482,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,062.90

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