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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,169.48, 842,666.70 and 246,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,169.48, 842,666.70 and 246,360.20 is: 369,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,169.48 : 842,666.70 = 246,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,169.48/842,666.70 = 246,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,169.48x = 842,666.70 × 246,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,169.48x = 207,599,536,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,599,536,745.34/562,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,282.83

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