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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,192.40, 603,327.72 and 246,209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,192.40, 603,327.72 and 246,209.04 is: 339,769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,192.40 : 603,327.72 = 246,209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,192.40/603,327.72 = 246,209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,192.40x = 603,327.72 × 246,209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,192.40x = 148,544,738,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,544,738,746.59/437,192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,769.72

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