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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,169.12, 603,281.56 and 246,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,169.12, 603,281.56 and 246,178.40 is: 339,719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,169.12 : 603,281.56 = 246,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,169.12/603,281.56 = 246,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,169.12x = 603,281.56 × 246,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,169.12x = 148,514,889,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,514,889,190.30/437,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,719.53

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