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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,247.28, 603,385.50 and 246,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,247.28, 603,385.50 and 246,278.44 is: 339,855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,247.28 : 603,385.50 = 246,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,247.28/603,385.50 = 246,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,247.28x = 603,385.50 × 246,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,247.28x = 148,600,839,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,600,839,658.62/437,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,855.38

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