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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,293.08, 603,467.82 and 246,288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,293.08, 603,467.82 and 246,288.60 is: 339,880.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,293.08 : 603,467.82 = 246,288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,293.08/603,467.82 = 246,288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,293.08x = 603,467.82 × 246,288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,293.08x = 148,627,244,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,627,244,532.85/437,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,880.17

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