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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,026.72, 603,098.16 and 246,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,026.72, 603,098.16 and 246,043.04 is: 339,540.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,026.72 : 603,098.16 = 246,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,026.72/603,098.16 = 246,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,026.72x = 603,098.16 × 246,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,026.72x = 148,388,104,704.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,388,104,704.81/437,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,540.12

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