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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,240.36, 603,393.70 and 246,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,240.36, 603,393.70 and 246,257 is: 339,835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,240.36 : 603,393.70 = 246,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,240.36/603,393.70 = 246,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,240.36x = 603,393.70 × 246,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,240.36x = 148,589,922,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,589,922,380.90/437,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,835.79

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