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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,275.08, 603,442.98 and 246,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,275.08, 603,442.98 and 246,270.60 is: 339,855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,275.08 : 603,442.98 = 246,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,275.08/603,442.98 = 246,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,275.08x = 603,442.98 × 246,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,275.08x = 148,610,264,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,610,264,750.39/437,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,855.33

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