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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,614.50, 1,043,117.88 and 246,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,614.50, 1,043,117.88 and 246,186 is: 369,171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,614.50 : 1,043,117.88 = 246,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,614.50/1,043,117.88 = 246,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,614.50x = 1,043,117.88 × 246,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,614.50x = 256,801,018,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,801,018,405.68/695,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,171.46

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