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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,269.08, 603,434.70 and 246,264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,269.08, 603,434.70 and 246,264.60 is: 339,847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,269.08 : 603,434.70 = 246,264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,269.08/603,434.70 = 246,264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,269.08x = 603,434.70 × 246,264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,269.08x = 148,604,605,021.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,604,605,021.62/437,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,847.05

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