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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,137.14, 603,248.55 and 246,151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,137.14, 603,248.55 and 246,151.89 is: 339,689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,137.14 : 603,248.55 = 246,151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,137.14/603,248.55 = 246,151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,137.14x = 603,248.55 × 246,151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,137.14x = 148,490,772,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,490,772,230.38/437,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,689.22

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