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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,906.10, 724,359.15 and 246,710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,906.10, 724,359.15 and 246,710.10 is: 370,065.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,906.10 : 724,359.15 = 246,710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,906.10/724,359.15 = 246,710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,906.10x = 724,359.15 × 246,710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,906.10x = 178,706,718,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,706,718,332.42/482,906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,065.15

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