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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,143.22, 603,315.09 and 246,193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,143.22, 603,315.09 and 246,193.94 is: 339,779.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,143.22 : 603,315.09 = 246,193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,143.22/603,315.09 = 246,193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,143.22x = 603,315.09 × 246,193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,143.22x = 148,532,519,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,532,519,068.56/437,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,779.99

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