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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,049.12, 603,139.14 and 246,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,049.12, 603,139.14 and 246,069.48 is: 339,582.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,049.12 : 603,139.14 = 246,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,049.12/603,139.14 = 246,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,049.12x = 603,139.14 × 246,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,049.12x = 148,414,134,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,414,134,547.45/437,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,582.28

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