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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566,257.14, 849,320.91 and 246,342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566,257.14, 849,320.91 and 246,342.78 is: 369,485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566,257.14 : 849,320.91 = 246,342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566,257.14/849,320.91 = 246,342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566,257.14x = 849,320.91 × 246,342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566,257.14x = 209,224,074,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,224,074,081.53/566,257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,485.98

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