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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,655.40, 930,983.10 and 246,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,655.40, 930,983.10 and 246,678.40 is: 370,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,655.40 : 930,983.10 = 246,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,655.40/930,983.10 = 246,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,655.40x = 930,983.10 × 246,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,655.40x = 229,653,421,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,653,421,535.04/620,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,017.60

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