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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,027.72, 603,099.54 and 246,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,027.72, 603,099.54 and 246,044.04 is: 339,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,027.72 : 603,099.54 = 246,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,027.72/603,099.54 = 246,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,027.72x = 603,099.54 × 246,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,027.72x = 148,389,047,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,389,047,343.74/437,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,541.50

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