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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,132.72, 603,300.60 and 246,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,132.72, 603,300.60 and 246,183.44 is: 339,765.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,132.72 : 603,300.60 = 246,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,132.72/603,300.60 = 246,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,132.72x = 603,300.60 × 246,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,132.72x = 148,522,617,062.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,522,617,062.06/437,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,765.50

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