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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,146.56, 603,256.32 and 246,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,146.56, 603,256.32 and 246,162.24 is: 339,700.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,146.56 : 603,256.32 = 246,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,146.56/603,256.32 = 246,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,146.56x = 603,256.32 × 246,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,146.56x = 148,498,927,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,498,927,025.36/437,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,700.55

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