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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,117.28, 790,300.08 and 246,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,117.28, 790,300.08 and 246,481.44 is: 369,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,117.28 : 790,300.08 = 246,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,117.28/790,300.08 = 246,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,117.28x = 790,300.08 × 246,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,117.28x = 194,794,301,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,794,301,750.52/527,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,546.42

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