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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,131.22, 603,298.53 and 246,181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,131.22, 603,298.53 and 246,181.94 is: 339,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,131.22 : 603,298.53 = 246,181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,131.22/603,298.53 = 246,181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,131.22x = 603,298.53 × 246,181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,131.22x = 148,521,202,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,521,202,514.55/437,131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,763.43

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