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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,615.50, 1,043,119.38 and 246,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,615.50, 1,043,119.38 and 246,187 is: 369,172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,615.50 : 1,043,119.38 = 246,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,615.50/1,043,119.38 = 246,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,615.50x = 1,043,119.38 × 246,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,615.50x = 256,802,430,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,802,430,804.06/695,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,172.96

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