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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,222.24, 724,286.44 and 246,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,222.24, 724,286.44 and 246,063.96 is: 368,817.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,222.24 : 724,286.44 = 246,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,222.24/724,286.44 = 246,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,222.24x = 724,286.44 × 246,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,222.24x = 178,220,789,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,220,789,600.70/483,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,817.44

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