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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,015.28, 603,092.32 and 246,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,015.28, 603,092.32 and 246,035.44 is: 339,535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,015.28 : 603,092.32 = 246,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,015.28/603,092.32 = 246,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,015.28x = 603,092.32 × 246,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,015.28x = 148,382,084,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,382,084,311.82/437,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,535.23

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