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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,170.12, 603,282.94 and 246,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,170.12, 603,282.94 and 246,179.40 is: 339,720.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,170.12 : 603,282.94 = 246,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,170.12/603,282.94 = 246,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,170.12x = 603,282.94 × 246,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,170.12x = 148,515,832,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,515,832,199.44/437,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,720.91

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