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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,238.78, 603,373.77 and 246,269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,238.78, 603,373.77 and 246,269.94 is: 339,843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,238.78 : 603,373.77 = 246,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,238.78/603,373.77 = 246,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,238.78x = 603,373.77 × 246,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,238.78x = 148,592,822,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,592,822,135.47/437,238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,843.65

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