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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,248.28, 603,386.88 and 246,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,248.28, 603,386.88 and 246,279.44 is: 339,856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,248.28 : 603,386.88 = 246,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,248.28/603,386.88 = 246,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,248.28x = 603,386.88 × 246,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,248.28x = 148,601,782,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,601,782,909.75/437,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,856.76

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