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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,050.42, 603,166.71 and 246,101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,050.42, 603,166.71 and 246,101.02 is: 339,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,050.42 : 603,166.71 = 246,101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,050.42/603,166.71 = 246,101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,050.42x = 603,166.71 × 246,101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,050.42x = 148,439,942,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,439,942,561.04/437,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,640.32

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