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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,168.48, 842,665.20 and 246,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,168.48, 842,665.20 and 246,359.20 is: 369,281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,168.48 : 842,665.20 = 246,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,168.48/842,665.20 = 246,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,168.48x = 842,665.20 × 246,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,168.48x = 207,598,324,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,598,324,539.84/562,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,281.33

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