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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,140.72, 603,311.68 and 246,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,140.72, 603,311.68 and 246,191.44 is: 339,776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,140.72 : 603,311.68 = 246,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,140.72/603,311.68 = 246,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,140.72x = 603,311.68 × 246,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,140.72x = 148,530,171,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,530,171,268.02/437,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,776.56

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