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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,017.67, 603,141.89 and 246,068.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,017.67, 603,141.89 and 246,068.27 is: 339,606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,017.67 : 603,141.89 = 246,068.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,017.67/603,141.89 = 246,068.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,017.67x = 603,141.89 × 246,068.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,017.67x = 148,414,081,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,414,081,436.83/437,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,606.59

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