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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,014.71, 603,091.58 and 246,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,014.71, 603,091.58 and 246,034.94 is: 339,534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,014.71 : 603,091.58 = 246,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,014.71/603,091.58 = 246,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,014.71x = 603,091.58 × 246,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,014.71x = 148,381,596,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,381,596,454.17/437,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,534.56

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