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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,147.56, 603,257.70 and 246,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,147.56, 603,257.70 and 246,163.24 is: 339,701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,147.56 : 603,257.70 = 246,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,147.56/603,257.70 = 246,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,147.56x = 603,257.70 × 246,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,147.56x = 148,499,869,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,499,869,986.95/437,147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,701.93

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