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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,060.08, 775,588.86 and 246,366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,060.08, 775,588.86 and 246,366.54 is: 369,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,060.08 : 775,588.86 = 246,366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,060.08/775,588.86 = 246,366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,060.08x = 775,588.86 × 246,366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,060.08x = 191,079,143,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,079,143,900.74/517,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,549.21

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