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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,979.98, 603,089.85 and 246,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,979.98, 603,089.85 and 246,030.58 is: 339,554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,979.98 : 603,089.85 = 246,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,979.98/603,089.85 = 246,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,979.98x = 603,089.85 × 246,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,979.98x = 148,378,545,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,378,545,587.61/436,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,554.56

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