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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,225, 603,266.82 and 246,200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,225, 603,266.82 and 246,200.36 is: 339,698.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,225 : 603,266.82 = 246,200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,225/603,266.82 = 246,200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,225x = 603,266.82 × 246,200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,225x = 148,524,508,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,524,508,260.06/437,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,698.11

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