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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,261.12, 603,353.76 and 246,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,261.12, 603,353.76 and 246,262.40 is: 339,804.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,261.12 : 603,353.76 = 246,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,261.12/603,353.76 = 246,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,261.12x = 603,353.76 × 246,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,261.12x = 148,583,344,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,583,344,986.62/437,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,804.61

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