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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,907.60, 724,361.40 and 246,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,907.60, 724,361.40 and 246,711.60 is: 370,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,907.60 : 724,361.40 = 246,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,907.60/724,361.40 = 246,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,907.60x = 724,361.40 × 246,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,907.60x = 178,708,359,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,708,359,972.24/482,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,067.40

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