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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,015.90, 603,093.23 and 246,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,015.90, 603,093.23 and 246,036.12 is: 339,536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,015.90 : 603,093.23 = 246,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,015.90/603,093.23 = 246,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,015.90x = 603,093.23 × 246,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,015.90x = 148,382,718,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,382,718,307.47/437,015.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,536.20

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