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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,072.28, 603,161.82 and 246,088.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,072.28, 603,161.82 and 246,088.86 is: 339,603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,072.28 : 603,161.82 = 246,088.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,072.28/603,161.82 = 246,088.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,072.28x = 603,161.82 × 246,088.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,072.28x = 148,431,404,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,431,404,679.33/437,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,603.79

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