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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,051.42, 603,168.09 and 246,102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,051.42, 603,168.09 and 246,102.02 is: 339,641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,051.42 : 603,168.09 = 246,102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,051.42/603,168.09 = 246,102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,051.42x = 603,168.09 × 246,102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,051.42x = 148,440,885,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,440,885,348.54/437,051.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,641.70

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