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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,011.24, 603,086.76 and 246,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,011.24, 603,086.76 and 246,031.44 is: 339,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,011.24 : 603,086.76 = 246,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,011.24/603,086.76 = 246,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,011.24x = 603,086.76 × 246,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,011.24x = 148,378,304,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,378,304,007.73/437,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,529.72

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